Quick Chocolate Butter Icing
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A rich chocolate butter icing made with unsweetened chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar, flavored with vanilla and a splash of coffee, cream, or milk.
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Ingredients
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup hot coffee, cream, or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar, or to taste, sifted
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Step 1.
Melt in a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water): 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Step 2.
Remove from the heat and stir in: ¼ cup hot coffee, cream, or milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Step 3.
Gradually add, beating until spreadable: 2 cups powdered sugar, or to taste, sifted
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