Description
Indulge in a slice of heaven with this creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfectly balanced with rich cocoa and sweet notes, it transforms any cake into a decadent delight. Easy to whip up, this luscious frosting will have your friends and family begging for more. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this versatile frosting is an essential addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (high-quality)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually add the cocoa powder at low speed until combined.
- Slowly incorporate the sifted powdered sugar along with heavy cream or milk, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or richness if desired.
- Spread generously on your favorite cake or cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra kick, add 1 tsp of espresso powder for enhanced chocolate flavor. Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; re-whip before using.