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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is so easy to make. Use it for piping on brownies, cupcakes and cakes. It is so chocolatey, smooth and creamy and tastes so better than any bakery!
Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Servings: 2.25 cups
Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3-4 tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • pinch Salt

Instructions

  • In a large Bowl, use a hand mixer to beat butter at medium until creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt.
  • Beat on low for a minute until sugar and cocoa are incorporated. Continue beating on medium high for 3 minutes.
  • Add cream and beat until desired consistency is reached.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter. Not too soft, not too hard. If too soft, you will have a much greasier frosting.
  • Whip the butter until light in color, fluffy in texture.
  • Sift the powdered sugar and chocolate to avoid any lumping in the buttercream frosting.
  • Add milk in small amounts until reaching your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 1468kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 58g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 158g | Vitamin A: 2815IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg