Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Name: Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 4 quares squares of unsweetened chocolate; ½ cup butter; 1 pound powdered sugar; ½ cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
3 cups
Calories
1086 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Gary Shields

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This easy Chocolate buttercream frosting recipe is made with 5 simple ingredients, perfect for creating beautiful cake layers, toppings, and fillings with a delicious, thick, and fluffy frosting!

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Ingredients

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4 quares squares of unsweetened chocolate
½ cup butter unsalted (1 stick)
1 pound powdered sugar
½ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

Place the chocolate bar pieces and the butter in the microwave safe covered bowl. microwave at 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each interval. Stop heating when there are just a few lumps left in the mixture then stir to completely melt.
Cool chocolate mixture for 10 minutes.
Mix the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl.
Gradually add the cooled chocolate and butter (beating between adding each amount) then beat until frosting is fluffy (approx. 3-4 minutes)

Notes

Yields: enough to frost 2 8 or 9 inch round layer cake, 19x13 sheet cake, or 12-15 cupcakes
Use heavy cream or evaporated milk in place of whole milk if desired.
Although the melted unsweetened chocolate bars are best, you can substitute ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or Dutch process) If using cocoa powder, use room temperature butter instead of melted, beat the butter and cocoa powder until combined. Then add the remaining ingredients.
If frosting is appears too wet, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until it reaches thicker consistency.
Using sour cream in baking produces the rich texture due to higher fat content.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1086kcal (54%) Carbohydrates 165g (55%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 300mg (13%) Potassium 391mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 151g (302%) Vitamin A 1011IU (20%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1086 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1086kcal	54%
Carbohydrates	165g	55%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	52g	80%
Saturated Fat	33g	165%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	15g	75%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	85mg	28%
Sodium	300mg	13%
Potassium	391mg	8%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	151g	302%
Vitamin A	1011IU	20%
Calcium	96mg	10%
Iron	7mg	39%