Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
A quick and silky chocolate buttercream frosting recipe made with cocoa powder and pantry staples, perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar mixture to the butter, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the powdered sugar mixture. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
- Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Notes
- For a stiffer frosting, use less milk.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- This frosting is best used at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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