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    Home » Recipes » German Cake Recipes

    German Chocolate Buttercream

    Published: May 28, 2018 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · Leave a Comment

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    German Chocolate Buttercream

    This German buttercream features a creamy rich chocolate flavor.

    Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

    How is Buttercream called in German?

    Buttercream is called "Buttercreme".

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    Authentic German Buttercream Recipe

    Recipe

    German Chocolate Buttercream

    German Chocolate Buttercream

    Angela Schofield
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Cuisine German
    Servings 1 ½ cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 stick soft unsalted butter
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 1 tsp. vanilla paste
    • ⅛ cup cocoa powder
    • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Beat the butter on high speed for about 5 minutes until light and creamy.
    • In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 sec. Stir well and repeat for 15 sec. Stir until the chocolate is smooth.
    • Add the cocoa powder, vanilla paste, melted chocolate and salt to the bowl.
    • Beat on high speed for about 3 – 5 min.
    • Add half of powdered sugar and beat on medium speed for about 2 min. Add the other half of the powdered sugar and beat on high speed for another 3 – 5 min. until the frosting is light and fluffy.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1grams
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