Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Ditch the store bought chocolate frosting and whip up a batch of this easy and delicious Chocolate Buttercream Icing! Perfect for a fluffy crowning on cakes and cupcakes.
Servings: 24
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- Piping Tip Set
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 226g, room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 4g
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar) 452g
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 63g
- ¼ cup whole milk 57g, room temperature
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth, about 1 minute.1 cup unsalted butter
- Add the vanilla extract, and beat to incorporate.1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Using a fine-mesh sieve, sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix until well combined.4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar), ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Slowly add the milk, 1 tbsp at a time, to reach the desired consistency. Mix on low for about 1 minute to achieve a light and airy icing.¼ cup whole milk
- Use a piping bag and tip (Ateco # 828 - Open Star Pastry Tip .63'') or other icing tool to decorate your cooled cakes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg