Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
A rich, smooth, and fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Easy to whip up and full of deep chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk (plus more as needed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2–3 minutes until creamy and smooth.
- Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder to remove lumps. Add salt.
- Beat on low speed until mostly combined, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2–3 more minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable. Add more cream if needed for desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
- For extra deep chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- If frosting is too thick, add more cream 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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