Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This is the best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting - silky smooth, full of chocolate flavor and calls for just five simple ingredients. It’s a versatile recipe, perfect for using on birthday cakes, chocolate cupcakes, 2-layer cakes, and more.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 226kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons Milk
- 3 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ cup Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Place soft room temperature butter into the bowl of a stand mixer and whip with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy, or about 2 minutes.
- With the mixer off, add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, half of the powdered sugar and half of the milk. Turn the mixer on low to combine, then increase to medium high speed and whip until light and fluffy - about 2 more minutes.
- Add the rest of the powdered sugar, then add the milk a half tablespoon at a time, whisking until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use immediately, or store for later. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg