Domesticated Presents Bachelorette Party Week- June 21-27
June 17th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Wedding season is upon us and next week I’ll give you all the tools to get you through the season- whether you’re the bride-to-be, maid of honor, or party hostess. There will be playlists, diy invitations, recipes, party themes and more for planning the perfect bachelorette party. Don’t miss it!
Cookbook Staple: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
June 17th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
This recipe is perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and cookies. To make buttercream you absolutely must have access to an electric hand mixer or KitchenAid standing mixer- your arm and a wire whisk just will not work (I found this out the hard way.)
Ingredients
Makes 2 1/2 cups
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Directions
- Combine sugar and egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Place over a pot of simmering water; whisk until hot and sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Transfer bowl to mixer stand, and beat on high speed until cooled, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Replace whisk with paddle attachment, and set mixer on medium-high speed; add butter, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until incorporated. Beat in chocolate. If not using immediately, refrigerate buttercream in an airtight container for up to a week. Bring to room temperature, and rebeat or stir vigorously before using.
Source: Martha Stewart
