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Second Generation American Buttercream

Ingredients

  • 4 c confectioners sugar
  • 1 c butter
  • pinch salt
  • 1 c chip ganache

chip ganache

  • 1 package flavored chips (about 10 oz)
  • 2/3 c heavy cream heated on stove
  • 1.5 tbs butter

Instructions

  • pulse the chips in a food processor until finely chopped
  • heat heavy cream on stove until simmering (stir to make sure it is all at simmering temp, not just the edges)
  • pour cream over chips, stir to coat and let sit for a minute to melt
  • add 1.5 tbs butter to the chip ganache mixture, stir in, let cool for a few minutes
  • beat frosting butter in stand mixer until light and fluffy
  • pour in about 1 c of the ganache mixture and beat together
  • add a pinch salt
  • add in 4 c of confectioners sugar, more or less until your frosting is the consistancy you need for piping.