Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Best Chocolate Buttercream recipe. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this homemade buttercream is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then gradually add to the butter, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Beat Until Fluffy: Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 2–3 more minutes until the buttercream is fluffy and smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Add more cream for a softer texture or more powdered sugar to thicken as needed.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- This frosting is perfect for piping and works well on cakes, cupcakes, or sandwich cookies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week—bring to room temperature and rewhip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
