Chocolate Ermine Frosting
Chocolate Ermine frosting is a wonderful alternative to traditional buttercream. It’s slightly less sweet, with a light and fluffy texture.
Servings: 2.5 cups (approximately)
Calories: 1025kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (85 g) bittersweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (157 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (38 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) whole milk
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 15-20 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and flour until combined.
- Whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens to a pudding-like consistency, 4 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the beater attachment. Beat at medium-high speed for 10 to 15 minutes, until it's below 80 degrees F.
- Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the butter 1-2 tablespoons at a time, allowing the butter to mostly incorporate each time before adding more. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Once all the butter has been added, add the vanilla.
- Increase the mixer speed to high. Whip the frosting for 4 to 6 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 1025kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 1864IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1mg