Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
A rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 12-15 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until fluffy and smooth.
- Check the consistency; adjust with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Use the buttercream immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Re-whip before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150 calories)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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