Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c Fructose
- 3 tb Skim milk
- 2 tb Cornstarch
- 2 tb Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 lg Egg yolk
- 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
- 1/2 ts Salt - optional
- 4 tb Cold unsalted butter
- 4 tb Cold margarine
Instructions:
In a small saucepan, combine fructose, milk, cornstarch, and cocoa
powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir
until smooth and thick, about 3 minutes.
Using an electric mixer, beat egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Add chocolate
mixture; beat until smooth. Add butter and margarine, 1 tbsp. at a
time, beating after each addition until frosting has consistency of
whipped butter. Use to frost one cake; refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes about 1 cup; 16 servings.
