Ina Garten Inspired Buttercream
Ina Garten is a culinary sensation and we all love her for her simple and chic approach to food. My partner, Dillon tasked me with a birthday cake request of yellow cake and chocolate buttercream. My quest: to make a buttercream that I can also enjoy. I never opt for buttercream and instead turn to the canned icing which is still a favorite. But, with Ina’s lead I created my own inspired by her which includes egg yolk! Yes, it’s a clever idea. Just make sure you’re using pasteurized eggs.
Yield: 1 (8”x 8”) cake
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
(2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1¼ cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Method
In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment- or in a large bowl using a hand held mixer- whip butter until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk and continue to mix until a darker yellow color is achieved and mixture is smooth.
Slowly add powdered sugar and beat on low until fully incorporated. Add cocoa powder and beat on low to medium speed until incorporated.
Pour in chocolate mixture. You can do this with the stand mixer running. Whip on high speed for a few seconds until the mixture is entirely incorporated, light chocolate color, and fluffy.
