MOCHA BUTTERCREAM FOR MOCHA MAJOLICA

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This mocha buttercream is the perfect icing for Mocha Majolica.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
5 large egg whites
Pinch of cream of tartar
1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
8 ounces semi- or bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon instant-espresso granules
1 teaspoon hot water

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. Continue to boil until syrup reaches soft-ball stage, 238 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Meanwhile, beat egg whites on low speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, and beat on medium high until stiff but not dry.
  • With mixer running, pour syrup into egg whites in a steady stream and beat on high speed until steam is no longer visible, about 3 minutes. Add butter bit by bit. After all the butter has been added, beat for 3 to 5 minutes, until smooth and spreadable. If the icing looks curdled at any point during the beating process, don't panic: keep beating and it will smooth out.
  • Melt and cool chocolate. Stir into the beaten buttercream, along with the instant-espresso granules dissolved in hot water.

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