PrintQuick Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
A simple, creamy chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes. This recipe is easy to make and great for decorating.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, beating on low speed until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 3-5 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
- Use immediately for frosting cakes and cupcakes, or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your butter is properly softened, not melted.
- This frosting is excellent for piping decorations on party dessert boards.
- Adjust the amount of milk or powdered sugar to achieve your desired consistency for spreading or piping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg