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.
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.
Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
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
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
53
mg
2
%
Potassium
64
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
528
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.