Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
A rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar gradually, mixing slowly to avoid clouding.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract; beat until well combined and smooth.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Continue beating for an additional 2 minutes until fluffy.
Notes
Store frosting in the refrigerator for about one week or freeze for up to three months. To reheat, let sit at room temperature until soft, then re-whip.