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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)

Prep Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes

This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.

Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: American chocolate buttercream, chocolate buttercream frosting
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $6-$8
Calories: 275 kcal
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions

  1. With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.

  2. Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.

  3. Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 64mg2%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 528IU11%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.