How to Make Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

For all the chocolate lovers out there, a perfect chocolate buttercream frosting is an essential element in any baker's repertoire. Imagine a smooth, rich and decadent frosting that complements your favorite chocolate cake or cupcakes. This buttercream is the perfect combination of creamy butter, rich cocoa, and sweet powdered sugar, resulting in a heavenly texture and flavor that will leave you craving for more.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons whipping cream, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 47mg