German Chocolate Buttercream

This German buttercream features a creamy rich chocolate flavor.

How is Buttercream called in German?

Buttercream is called "Buttercreme".

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Authentic German Buttercream Recipe

German Chocolate Buttercream

Angela Schofield

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Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Cuisine German

Servings 1 ½ cups

Ingredients

  

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• 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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