Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is so easy to make, and is just the right combination of rich and creamy. It's not overpowering, but it is quite rich and filling. It spreads and pipes onto all your desserts, nicely.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, homemade frosting
Servings: 12
Calories: 215kcal
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup whipping cream or milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ½ cup cocoa powder
Cream the butter in a small bowl. Blend in the cocoa powder, vanilla, confectioners sugar, alternately with the cream. Beat with an electric mixer, until the desired texture is achieved.
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg