CHOCOLATE - ORANGE MOUSSE FROSTING

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I have not tried this recipe; posted for safe-keeping. Published in Gourmet magazine, November 1992. Use to frost a chocolate layer cake or cupcakes.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces and softened
bowl of ice and cold water

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and chocolate. Whisk in the boiling water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly. Simmer, whisking, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the liqueur.
  • Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl. With an electric mixer, beat in the butter until incorporated.
  • Set the bowl of frosting into a larger bowl filled with ice and cold water; beat the frosting until it is light and holds soft peaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 11.1, Protein 0.4

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