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White Chocolate Buttercream

White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces white baking chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. You need to make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. You can also melt it in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Then let the chocolate cool to room temperature which should take about 15 minutes. You don't want the chocolate to melt the butter when mixed.
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  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy for about 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating on low speed until well incorporated.
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  • Check that the white chocolate is cool but still fluid. Slowly pour it into the butter mixture while continuing to beat on medium speed. Beat until the chocolate is fully incorporated (about 2 minutes). Your mixture should be smooth and creamy.
  • Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium speed for another minute. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time. If it's too sweet, a tiny bit more salt.
  • Your frosting is now ready to use! If not using immediately, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword white chocolate buttercream, white chocolate buttercream frosting, white chocolate frosting, white chocolate icing
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