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Chocolate All American
Buttercream Icing
INGREDIENTS
8 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons butter vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
METHOD
1
In bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine
powdered sugar and cocoa. Mix on low speed until uniform in color. Add
remaining ingredients and mix on low, then high speed until smooth.
Scrape bowl and mix on low until cool enough to spread nicely.
Recipe courtesy Marian Getz
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Billowy Whipped Cream Icing
INGREDIENTS
3 cups very cold heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter vanilla extract
METHOD
1
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk
attachment. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Beat until firm
enough to spread. Use immediately to ice top and sides of cake.
Variations
Add 1/2 cup finely diced strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or
raspberries.
Add 1/3 cup good quality chocolate sauce.
Recipe courtesy Marian Getz
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