Rich and Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Make a smooth, rich chocolate buttercream frosting quickly. This recipe yields a fluffy texture perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 3 cups
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a large bowl. Beat the butter with an electric mixer until it is light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, milk, and salt. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high. Beat for 3 to 5 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time. If it is too thin, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time.
- Use immediately to frost your cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, reduce the milk by one tablespoon and add one ounce of melted, cooled semi-sweet chocolate during step 3.
- If you prefer an old-fashioned style, substitute the milk with 1/4 cup of hot water or strong brewed coffee.
- Sift your dry ingredients to prevent lumps in the final product.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg