Quick & Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
You can make this rich, smooth chocolate buttercream frosting in under 10 minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe yields a fluffy topping perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 8 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 8 min
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (or heavy cream for richer texture)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cocoa powder and mix on low speed until fully combined with the butter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Slowly pour in the milk while mixing on low speed. Once all the milk is added, increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until the frosting is light and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time. If it is too thin, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time.
- Use this smooth chocolate topping immediately on your favorite desserts.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute heavy cream for the milk.
- Sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar before measuring to prevent lumps in your creamy chocolate frosting.
- This recipe makes enough fluffy chocolate frosting for one 9-inch layer cake or about 18 cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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