chocolate fudge buttercream filling

buttercream – buttercream filling

  • 1 pound bag of powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 sticks butter, cut into ½ inch slices
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 7 ounces (1/2 can) sweetened condensed milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chipsr

Directions for chocolate fudge buttercream filling

  • mix the chocolate chips, condensed milk and salt together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • heat on high for 1 minute intervals, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted.
  • cool to room temperature before folding into buttercream then chill until completely cooled before use.
Cook’s Note: when chilled, the fudge may be too thick to spread. Just stir for a minute or two until you reach a spreadable consistency.