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Best Ever Rich Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

Best Ever Rich Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup chocolate chips ( ghirardelli 60% cacao is the best)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup espresso ( instant granules in cool water)
1 -2 tsp vanilla (optional)

Directions:

Melt chocolate chips at 20 second intervals in your microwave, stirring each time until JUST melted.
Cream together butter and melted chocolate until smooth.
Add in the espresso and vanilla
Gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar and continue beating until frosting is smooth and has lightened in color.
Enjoy on your favorite cake, cupcakes, or whatever you choose. If you love chocolate, you will not be dissapointed!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	863.83 Kcal (3617 kJ)
Calories from fat	295.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.84g	51%
Cholesterol	61.01mg	20%
Sodium	120.6mg	5%
Potassium	107.92mg	2%
Total Carbs	144.73g	48%
Sugars	116.07g	464%
Protein	2.26g	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	24.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	431.17 Kcal (1805 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.39g	51%
Cholesterol	30.45mg	20%
Sodium	60.2mg	5%
Potassium	53.87mg	2%
Total Carbs	72.24g	48%
Sugars	57.93g	464%
Protein	1.13g	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	12.1mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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