Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate buttercream frosting brings a dash of richness and a subtle cocoa grit that adds the best texture twists. Smooth and spreadable, it glides effortlessly onto baked treats to make frosting a breeze and piping a piece of cake - literally.
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Servings: 40
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (340.5g) butter, softened to normal room temperature (using salted butter)
- 5 ½ cups (~640g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (64.5g) unsweetened, natural or Dutch-processing cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons regular milk
Instructions
- Use an electric mixer to whip up softened butter until fluffy (1-2 minutes), scraping the bowl as needed.
- Add powdered sugar, sifted cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of milk to the bowl; continue mixing at low speed.
- Pour in 1.5 to 3 tablespoons of the rest of the milk, increase speed to medium, and mix for 1-2 minutes until creamy. Adjust texture by adding more milk for softness or powdered sugar for thickness.
- Press out air bubbles using a silicone spatula.
Notes
- Choose natural/unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch-process cocoa for richer flavor and color.
- .This delicious frosting is versatile for both spreading and piping. When piping, go easy on the milk to avoid it getting too soft.
- Avoid using heavy cream; stick with milk for longer mixing and no curdling.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.9g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 14.6g | Calcium: 21mg
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