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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
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, homemade frosting
Servings: 12
Calories: 215kcal

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
  • cup whipping cream or milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • ½ cup cocoa powder

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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