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luganlass
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cindy
Petaluma
CA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 4:56:26 PM
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Does anyone have a really special good rich chocolaty recipe to share with me?
Thanks, CC
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world". -JRR TOLKIEN |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 5:47:04 PM
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I use the recipe on the cocoa powder box but I use the dark chocolatae cocoa.
Farmgirl Sister #17
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www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 9:59:17 PM
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French Silk Frosting
2 sticks butter, softened. (do NOT use margarine)
4 Cups Powdered Sugar
3 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1 to 2 Tbsp Milk
Mix all ingredients, adding Milk last, as needed.
This is very rich, but oh so yummy. Real butter must be used.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
Edited by - kissmekate on Jan 07 2010 10:02:07 PM |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4738 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 07:07:23 AM
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Here is my families absolute favorite chocolate frosting recipe:
Chocolate Frosting
6 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 pound (2 sticks) of unsalted butter at room temperature
1 extra large egg yolk at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder (I use espresso powder)
Chop the semi-sweet chocolate and put in a heat proof bowl over a bath of simmering water. Stir until melted, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
In a bowl with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on medium high until light and fluffy. About 3 minutes. Add egg yolk and vanilla and beat for another 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the confectioners' sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping sides of the bowl until smooth and creamy. Dissolve the coffee powder in two teaspoons of very hot tap water. On low speed add the coffee and chocolate to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don't whip! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.
Hope you enjoy whichever recipe you choose!
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lulu bell
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Karen
Ashland
NE
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 07:22:08 AM
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Here is one that tastes almost like fudge:
6 Tbsp butter
6 Tbsp milk
1 1/3 Cups sugar
combine and boil only 1 minute, add 1 cup of chocolate chips, beat smooth. If you have a double boiler it works best. Karen |
Edited by - lulu bell on Jan 08 2010 07:24:48 AM |
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luganlass
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cindy
Petaluma
CA
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 8:10:24 PM
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Thank you ladies!!!
CC
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world". -JRR TOLKIEN |
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Perennial
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Bea
Southwest Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 8:53:41 PM
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This recipe is for my "special" devilish chocolate cake i make - my clients rave over it.
4 cups confections sugar;1 cup cocoa powder; 2 3/4 sticks butter room temp - unsalted; 1 tablespoon of vanilla; 1/4 plus 2 T. milk.
Mix butter, add cocoa, mix thoroughly. Then add confectioners, mix low, add vanilla and 1/4 milk, add 2-3 tablespoons milk and mix until creamy and spreadable, but not too heavy. I use this for my chocolate cake and put some in between layers and on top, then pipe borders. You can do this on chocolate cake and freeze it also. |
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luganlass
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cindy
Petaluma
CA
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 01:50:09 AM
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Thank you thank you all! I absolutely LOVE this place!! I got support over Christmas with my caramels, and you ladies just step right up to the plate with anything that is needed, and share your wisdom... What a wonderful thing. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to answer.
CC
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world". -JRR TOLKIEN |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 3:00:13 PM
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Farm Kitchen: Chocolate Frosting |
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Chocolate Frosting
