BEST EVER RICH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM

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This is by far the most chocolately, rich, and simple buttercream frosting I have ever tasted in my life! Don't worry about the espresso for those non-coffee people out there, you can't even tell it's the secret ingredient!

Provided by SaddleUp87

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup chocolate chips (Ghirardelli 60% cacao is the BEST)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup espresso (instant granules in cool water)
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • melt chocolate chips at 20 second intervals in your microwave, stirring each time until JUST melted.
  • cream together butter and melted chocolate until smooth.
  • add in the espresso and vanilla
  • gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar and continue beating until frosting is smooth and has lightened in color.
  • enjoy on your favorite cake, cupcakes, or whatever you choose. If you love chocolate, you will not be dissapointed!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3427.4, Fat 189, SaturatedFat 117.4, Cholesterol 366, Sodium 1013.9, Carbohydrate 464.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 444.1, Protein 8.6

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