Description
Elevate your desserts with this rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more! Simple to make and utterly delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Equipment: Gather all ingredients, mixing bowls, and an electric mixer.
- Beat the Butter: In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add Cocoa Powder: Gradually sift in cocoa powder while mixing on low speed to avoid mess.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Slowly add powdered sugar in batches, mixing until well combined. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Add Cream and Vanilla: Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Adjust consistency with extra cream if needed.
- Taste Test: Taste your frosting and adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks; re-whip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg