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- Carbohydrate 172.007848744108 g
- Cholesterol 0.190625 mg
- Fat 2.40555313173596 g
- Fiber 2.05128003233162 g
- Protein 3.75922926062833 g
- Saturated Fat 1.37856036636006 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (184g)
- Sodium 281.471142473325 mg
- Sugar 169.956568711776 g
- Trans Fat 0.106695225285953 g
- Calories 712 calories
Step-by-step
- In a small bowl, sift together the confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add butter and whisk for 2 minutes on high speed.
- Turn the mixer off and add in sugar/cocoa mixture.
- With the mixer on low speed, add in milk, red food coloring, and vinegar. (Carefully pour in food coloring into the center of the butter mixture)
- Whisk on low/medium low speed until smooth and glossy.
Glossy crimson peaks hold their shape with sharp definition while releasing the faint, earthy aroma of cocoa and the crisp tang of vinegar. Achieving this precise texture requires careful attention to physical properties during mixing. Room temperature components emulsify correctly, whereas cold dairy causes the fat to seize into unyielding granules.
- Ensure the unsalted butter measures exactly 68°F to 70°F before beating it on high speed for two full minutes, which incorporates enough air to lighten the dense sugar-and-cocoa mass without collapsing later.
- Sift the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder together through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate microscopic lumps that otherwise clog piping tips and create gritty pockets on the palate.
- Pour the red food coloring directly into the center of the butter mixture rather than down the side of the bowl to prevent uneven staining and splashing.
- Whisk the final mixture on low to medium-low speed only until glossy; over-whisking at this stage incorporates excessive air bubbles that ruin the smooth, satiny spreadability required for clean cake borders.
