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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.
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How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time15 minutes
WORK TIME15 minutes
Cuisine: World
Servings: 8 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.

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