How Food Is Made: Sweets
| Title: | Buttercream Frosting |
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| Run Time: | 83 seconds |
| Transcript: | Creamy and sweet, buttercream frosting is a classic topping for cakes and cookies. This simple recipe is quick and easy to make and can be used as a base for other flavors. Here’s how to make buttercream frosting. Begin by assembling the following ingredients: 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups of confectioner’s sugar; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; a pinch of salt; and 2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. First, add the butter to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Then decrease the mixer speed to low while you add the confectioner’s sugar. Increase the speed to medium and beat an additional 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Next, add the vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and the heavy cream, beginning with 2 tablespoons and adding more to reach your desired smoothness. Beat the mixture on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides of bowl as needed. If desired, mix in food dye for a colorful accent. Your buttercream frosting is now ready for use on cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats. Frosting can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before use.\r\n |
| Title: | Chocolate Frosting |
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| Run Time: | 101 seconds |
| Transcript: | With the addition of cocoa powder, classic buttercream frosting can become a rich, chocolatey delight. Here’s how to make chocolate frosting. First, assemble the following ingredients: 3 cups of confectioner’s sugar; ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup of butter, softened (that’s 1 stick);\r\n3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream; and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Begin by sifting the sugar and cocoa powder together in a large bowl. Then take 1 cup of the cocoa mixture and combine it with the butter and 1 tablespoon of the cream in another bowl. Beat the ingredients together with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add another cup of the cocoa mixture and one more tablespoon of cream and continue blending. Continue this process until all the ingredients are combined and the frosting is fluffy. Finally, add the vanilla and beat an additional few minutes. The chocolate frosting is now ready to spread on cupcakes, cookies or other desserts. |
| Title: | Cream Cheese Frosting |
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| Run Time: | 64 seconds |
| Transcript: | Cream cheese frosting is a great choice for a frosting that isn’t too sweet. This recipe uses just four ingredients that combine into a silky and versatile dessert topping. Here’s how to make cream cheese frosting. To begin, assemble the following ingredients: 4 cups confectioner’s sugar; ½ cup butter, softened; 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese; and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. First, add butter and cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until well-blended. Next, add the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract and beat 1-2 minutes until blended, being careful not to overmix. That’s it! Your cream cheese frosting is now ready for use. NOTE: For best flavor, avoid using fat-free cream cheese, and be careful not to overmix, which causes frosting to become runny.\r\n |