Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Splashing your favorite liqueur into a chocolate buttercream frosting gives cakes and cupcakes a sassy kick. If you're new to this, start with a small amount of liqueur and work up to your taste.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 24
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ c. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour | ||
| 1 ½ c. Hy-Vee milk | ||
| 8 oz. Hy-Vee semisweet chocolate chips | ||
| 2 tsp. Hy-Vee vanilla extract | ||
| 1 ½ c. Hy-Vee butter, softened | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee unsweetened cocoa powder | ||
| ⅓ c. desired liqueur, such as orange, almond, raspberry, coffee, chocolate, mint |
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and flour. Add milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until chocolate is melted. Cover and cool completely at room temperature.
- Transfer chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl. Beat in butter and cocoa powder with an electric mixer on medium until mixture is well-combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Gradually add desired liqueur, beating until mixture is smooth.
- Cover and chill overnight. Before using, let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. Beat mixture again just before using to soften for piping or spreading. Makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes, two 8- or 9-inch layers or one 13-by-9-by-2-inch cake. Store frosted cake(s) in the refrigerator.
Nutrition facts
Servings
220 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 8%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 2%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Fall 2014.