Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
The easiest Chocolate Buttercream Frosting you’ll ever make. Rich, smooth, and ready in minutes with 5 simple ingredients.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 24 servings (2 Tbsp each)
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature (120g) $1.98
- 3 cups powdered sugar 360g, $0.88
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 50g, $1.00*
- 2 tsp vanilla extract $0.39
- ¼ cup whole milk divided, (2 oz) $0.07
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with a hand mixer on high for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add all of the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and half of the milk. Begin mixing on low speed to prevent a mess, then gradually increase to medium until well combined. Add the remaining milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.**
- Use the frosting to top cakes, cupcakes, or brownies. Enjoy!
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Notes
*You can use a Dutch-processed cocoa powder or an unsweetened natural cocoa powder.
**If your frosting is too thick, add an extra teaspoon of milk until it's smooth and creamy. If it's too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
This recipe makes about 3 cups of chocolate buttercream frosting, enough to cover a two-layer 9-inch cake, 12 cupcakes with a full swirl, or 24 cupcakes with a thinner layer (about 2 tablespoons each).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 Tbsp) | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g