Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1/3 cup milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream, more as needed; 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, more as needed

A balanced chocolate buttercream frosting offers rich flavor without excessive sweetness, ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or dessert sandwiches.

⭐ 3.7 (37 reviews) Prep: 15 minTotal: 15 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Cakes

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Cream butter in a stand mixer on medium speed for 6 minutes until light and fluffy.
Beat in cocoa powder, then add milk or cream and continue beating until the mixture is smooth, scraping the bowl as needed.
Gradually incorporate confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed and scraping the bowl until all sugar is combined.
Stir in salt and vanilla until fully incorporated.
Adjust frosting consistency by adding milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 831 kcal

Carbohydrate: 91 g

Cholesterol: 137 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 32 g

Sodium: 64 mg

Sugar: 81 g

Fat: 52 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g