The Ultimate Silky Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
You need this easy chocolate buttercream frosting recipe for perfectly smooth, rich topping on your cakes and cupcakes. It is quick to make and tastes decadent.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until it becomes light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cocoa powder to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, and milk or cream. Beat on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
- Use immediately to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or brownies.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted.
- Sifting the powdered sugar prevents lumps in your final frosting.
- This recipe makes enough frosting for one 9-inch layer cake or about 18 standard cupcakes.
- If you want a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg