Description
This rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting is smooth, decadent, and perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or any dessert that needs a luscious chocolate finish. Quick to prepare and easy to spread or pipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (plus more as needed)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Slowly add the milk, a little at a time, beating until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Add more milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Mix in a pinch of salt for added depth of flavor, if desired.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is fully softened for the smoothest texture.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- If piping, chill the frosting slightly for better structure.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; re-whip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
