Chocolate Swiss Buttercream Recipe

Name: Chocolate Swiss Buttercream Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 6 ounces egg whites (2/3 cup; 170g), from 5 to 6 large eggs; 11 ounces toasted sugar , Belgian cassonade, or light brown sugar (about 1 2/3 cups; 310g); see note; 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (plus more if needed); for iodized salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 16 ounces unsalted butter (4 sticks; 455g), softened to about 65°F (18°C); 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract (plus more if needed); 8 to 14 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, between 70 and 77% cocoa solids (about 1 1/3 to 2 1/3 cups; 225 to 395g); 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional), dissolved in a few drops of hot water

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This Chocolate Swiss Buttercream recipe creates a rich and creamy frosting that is perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes. Made with egg whites, sugar, salt, butter, vanilla, dark chocolate, and optional espresso powder, this frosting is sure to add a decadent touch to any dessert.