Description
A rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Use immediately to frost your favorite cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Let the frosting come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting