Name: How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup 115g Butter, softened; 1/3 cup 40g Cocoa powder; 1¾ cups 220g Powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon Salt

How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

By David | Feb 21, 2022August 19, 2024

4.50 from 4 votes

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Learn how to make the best chocolate buttercream frosting for cupcakes and cakes. This chocolate frosting is creamy, light and perfect for decorating cakes, piping and frosting different desserts.

Close-up of several chocolate cupcakes with rich chocolate frosting swirled on top, placed in white paper liners. The cupcakes are arranged on a white plate, with a blurred background of a wooden surface.

How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

4.50 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15

WORK TIME 15

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine World

Servings yields

Ingredients

½ cup 115g Butter, softened
⅓ cup 40g Cocoa powder
1¾ cups 220g Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy.

2. Add cocoa powder and beat until combined.

3. Beat in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating in between.

4. Add vanilla extract, heavy cream and beat until incorporated.

5. Transfer to a piping bag, pipe onto the cupcakes, cake or any dessert.