Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

June 8th, 2017

AuthorJanell BrownCategory, , DifficultyBeginner

The PERFECT consistency for frosting cakes and cupcakes, I use this no-fail chocolate buttercream frosting recipe ALL THE TIME! It pairs perfectly with dark chocolate ganache, raspberries, peppermint, caramel and a hundred other flavor combinations. Your guests will love my perfected chocolate buttercream frosting.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 mins

 1 lb unsalted butter, softened
 2 lbs powdered sugar (add 1/2-1 cup as needed)
 ½ cup cocoa powder
 4 tbsp milk (add 1-2 tbsp as needed)
 1 tbsp vanilla
 1 pinch salt

1

In a stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, beat butter until light, completely smooth, and fluffy.

2

Turn the mixer speed to low and add half of the powdered sugar. Add cocoa powder. Mix until smooth.

3

Alternately add remaining powdered sugar and milk until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth.

Ingredients

 1 lb unsalted butter, softened
 2 lbs powdered sugar (add 1/2-1 cup as needed)
 ½ cup cocoa powder
 4 tbsp milk (add 1-2 tbsp as needed)
 1 tbsp vanilla
 1 pinch salt

Directions

1

In a stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, beat butter until light, completely smooth, and fluffy.

2

Turn the mixer speed to low and add half of the powdered sugar. Add cocoa powder. Mix until smooth.

3

Alternately add remaining powdered sugar and milk until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth.

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