Frosting (Icing) & Fillings

https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-melt-chocolate-521583 Chocolate is delicious in any form, so why melt it? By melting chocolate, you create a tool for dipping, topping, and decorating with chocolate. You also take a key step in following recipes for a wide range of goodies including chocolate icing, truffles, certain types of brownies and cupcakes, chocolate souffle, and much more. …

Chocolate Ganache 3 cups Dark chocolate merkens or chocolate block ( I like to use Belgian chocolate wafers)1 cup Belgian milk chocolate wafers or merkens 2 cups heavy whipping cream, the liquid one in the carton Heat the cream till starts to bubble. Pour over the chocolate, keep aside for 2 minutes then very gently …

Ideal for frosting and borders 1 cup butter 2 cups icing sugar 1tsp vanilla essence Cream butter until fluffy and you hear a slapping sound (please don’t slap anyone ?). Add sugar and vanilla essence & continue creaming until well blended.  Beat at high speed until icing is fluffy.  Tip* When using for a cake …