Description
A quick and easy chocolate buttercream frosting that is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and brownies, creating memories in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add in powdered sugar, mixing on low to prevent a sugary cloud.
- Sift in cocoa powder and beat until well combined.
- Add heavy cream or milk, starting with 2 tablespoons, and adjust for desired consistency.
- Mix in vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or chocolate flavor as needed.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and sift powdered sugar and cocoa to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate frosting, buttercream frosting, dessert, quick recipe, easy frosting