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
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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.
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Slowly add powdered sugar and beat on low until fully incorporated. Add cocoa powder and beat on low to medium speed until incorporated.
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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.
