Is There Any Way To Fix My Chocolate Buttercream?

Decorating By PrincessSami83 Updated 14 Jul 2006 , 3:52pm by JoAnnB

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PrincessSami83 Posted 14 Jul 2006 , 3:56am
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I made the Buttercream Dream recipe and added 2 oz unsweetened chocolate. The color, texture and consistancy are all great, but the taste leaves a lot to be desired. It's bitter and tastes only slighlty better than the chocolate alone. Is there anything I can do to fix it? I don't have ingredients to make a whole new batch and hope for better results. I really wanted a yellow cake with chocolate frosting for my sons birthday and don't want to have to resort to the vanilla mix I have on hand.

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JoAnnB Posted 14 Jul 2006 , 4:41am
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I haven't used that recipe, but how about beating in more powdered sugar?

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adven68 Posted 14 Jul 2006 , 5:43am
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It sounds like it needs to be sweetened...I agree...add a little sugar...taste....add more....etc..etc...
My favorite chocolate combo is chocolate-orange.....if you have any orange extract, put in a drop...the flavor just POPS !!!!

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PrincessSami83 Posted 14 Jul 2006 , 5:47am
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Thanks for the suggestions. I don't have orange extract, but I do have more sugar. Should I put in the sugar until it tastes right and then add milk to fix the consistancy, or should I be adding both together?

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JoAnnB Posted 14 Jul 2006 , 3:52pm
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I would add the sugar first, but if it seems not to be blending, add a TBSP of milk at a time.

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