I Have A Really Dumb Question??????

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stacyyarger Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 1:56am
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Hi, Does anyone have a really easy recipe for Chocolate Buttercream Icing? I always make white buttercream and would love to try Chocolate.I'm scared I will mess it up or it won't turn out right.

Thanks
Stacy

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alliebear Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 2:02am
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i just ad cocoa powder into mine until i get the right chocolatly taste ( sift it tho) for a stronger taste u could try melted choc as well

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Sugarflowers Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 2:04am
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Use your vanilla buttercream recipe and add 1/2 to 1 cup of sifted cocoa to it (this will depend on how chocolaty you want the frosting). Increase your liquid in small amounts until you get the proper consistency.

Add extra vanilla extract and a small amount of almond extract will make it even better. Just be sure to to sift the cocoa through a fine sieve.

Good luck.

Michele

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Sunspotalli Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 2:10am
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OMG i just tried chocolate buttercream for the first time tonight, like you i was tooo chicken to try it before, but i just added coca powder until i got to the right color and taste i was looking for and this is what i got i love the color
LL

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cakeladydi Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 2:18am
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My favorite:

2 lb. confect sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 can choc frosting
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 cup water
1 tsp butter flav
1 tsp almond flav
1Tbsp pure vanilla
Cream shortening and choc frosting. Add cocoa. I put flavorings in a 1/2 cup measuring cup and finish filling with water. Add 1/2 confect sugar and 1/2 water mixture mix a little and add balance of sugar and water. finish mixing well
Very easy and is great for decorating.
Hope this helps.

Diane

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TexasSugar Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 2:43am
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I always add cocoa or melted chocolate to my regular buttercream icing. How much will depend on how chocolatey you want the icing.

I usually add around 3/4ths cup cocoa powder. When I do the melted chocolate I have done baker's sqaures - 4-8 oz, 12oz bag of chocolate chips, or a bag of Wilton chocolate candy melts.

You will probably need to add some extra liquid to your recipe since adding the chocolate seems to dry it out.

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purplebutterfly1234 Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 12:06pm
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I never heard of melted chocolate being added, that sounds yummy! =)

That cake looks mighty tasty! icon_biggrin.gif

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snowshoe1 Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 12:57pm
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I think the chocolate buttercream dream recipe is terrific. My experience using the melted chocolate method has been much better than the cocoa powder in terms of icing consistency.

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2234-2-Chocolate-Buttercream-Dream.html

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stacyyarger Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 1:02pm
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I want to Thank You All Very Much for all the advice.Aslo Sunspotalli your cake is Beautiful!!!!


Thanks Again,
Stacy

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gred Posted 27 Jun 2007 , 2:33pm
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Can someone help me with how they did the characters on the Dora cake?

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