Modern Chocolate Filling

Ingredients

• 2.5 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate (Use good quality chocolate for best results.)
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Milk
• 1 Egg yolk (Large egg)
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (Optional, for Nut Filling)
• 0.5 cup Chopped almonds (Optional, for Nut Filling)
• 0.5 cup Chopped figs (Optional, for Fruit Filling)
• 0.5 cup Chopped dates (Optional, for Fruit Filling)
• 0.5 cup Raisins (Optional, for Fruit Filling)
• 2 Egg whites (Large eggs, for Coconut Filling)
• 1 cup Fresh grated coconut (For Coconut Filling)

Instructions

1. 1In a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth.
2. 2Remove from heat. Add half of the powdered sugar and the milk to the melted chocolate. Stir until well combined. Add the remaining powdered sugar and the egg yolk. Stir until smooth.
3. 3Return the bowl to the double boiler or pot of simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4Remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. The filling will thicken further as it cools.
5. 5For Nut or Fruit Filling: After the chocolate filling has cooled slightly, stir in chopped walnuts, almonds, figs, dates, or raisins, separately or in combination, to your desired consistency.
6. 6For Coconut Filling: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with a fork or whisk until stiff peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is thick enough to spread. Spread over cake and sprinkle thickly with fresh grated coconut.