Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Frostings and Icings

 

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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Course: Frostings and Icings

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 c powdered sugar
  • ½ c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3-4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • 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.