French Chocolate Buttercream

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 0.33 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup unsalted butter , room temperature, cut into tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt chocolate in a microwave according to package instructions. Set aside and let cool completely.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   Beat eggs in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Drizzle in sugar mixture slowly; beat on high speed until mixture turns pale yellow and expands in volume, about 5 minutes. Add butter by tablespoon one at a time with mixer running, beating well after each addition. Frosting will become watery; continue with remaining butter.

4. 4

   Mix in cooled melted chocolate. Beat on high speed until frosting thickens and becomes fluffy, about 5 minutes.