fudgey butter cream

[2sdae]

I wouldn't make it this far ahead unless you wanna freeze it till you need it or put it in fridge for awhile too. I usually keep in fridge 2 weeks up to a year in freezer in a freezer bag all air squeezed out then put into another freezer bag and sealed tight.

[cupcakeshoppe]

i guess i'll wait then we have no freezer space ATM

[mommarivera]

Originally Posted by 2sdae

I made the best fudgey chocolate butter cream last night! To die for!

1 1/3 cup high ratio shortening
5 oz of dark chocolate and milk chocolate split...so 2.5 oz of each melted.
Heavy cream added by the tablespoonful to get desired thickness
2 tablespoons meringue powder
2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
2 pounds powdered sugar sifted.

cream shortening and vanilla till smooth. Add meringue powder and mix till combined. add 2 tablespoons heavy cream and mix again for 15 sec.
Add powdered sugar and add heavy cream by the tablespoonful till smooth and then add cooled melted chocolate and mix thoroughly. Add more heavy cream if needed.

This icing can be left out on a cake and I have never had any problems with it.
This does crust and has a fudgey chocolate taste. You could use any type chocolate to make this...so play with it and make it your own.

Does ITO sell Vanilla Bean Paste??

[2sdae]

unfortunately, no. HINT HINT!!!!!!
I have asked about it though. So until then I buy it from local store or online from
VANILLA BEAN PASTE
but that's also 320z. at a time. If I buy locally I get 4oz. for 9.95! Much cheaper this way for me and it keeps well.

[mommarivera]

Originally Posted by 2sdae

unfortunately, no. HINT HINT!!!!!!
I have asked about it though. So until then I buy it from local store or online from
VANILLA BEAN PASTE
but that's also 320z. at a time. If I buy locally I get 6oz. for 9.95! Much cheaper this way for me and it keeps well.

Do you need to go to a specialty store to purchase it??

[2sdae]

you can click on that link I posted or to a gourmet food store or a cake shop prolly too.

[mommarivera]

Originally Posted by 2sdae

you can click on that link I posted or to a gourmet food store or a cake shop prolly too.

32 oz is alot ..I dont know if I need that much. I will try and find some around town if not I guess I will order some. Thanks!!

[bupbup74]

Originally Posted by 2sdae

I cant make enough of it....my neighbor actually orders 2 lbs. of this stuff for her card game nights with her friends and they eat it on fruit and cookies...

Sounds good to me...do you ship?

[2sdae]

good lord no!

[bupbup74]

Originally Posted by 2sdae

good lord no!

Bummer!!!!! Guess I'll just have to make it myself then!!!!