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The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 79 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk at room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter until smooth. Using a mixer, beat the butter for about 2 minutes on medium speed until creamy.
    The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  • Add dry ingredients and liquids. Gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Start on low to combine, then whip on high for 1 minute.
    The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
  • Adjust consistency and taste. If needed, add more sugar to thicken or cream to loosen the frosting. Taste and add a pinch more salt if desired.
    The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
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