Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
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4.9
Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Description
The frosting starts with melting unsweetened chocolate and butter together, either in a microwave or over intervals with stirring to ensure smoothness. After cooling, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract are mixed separately, then added gradually to the chocolate and butter mixture while beating to incorporate air and achieve a fluffy texture.
The frosting features a deep chocolate flavor balanced by the sweetness of powdered sugar and vanilla, with a creamy body ideal for spreading or piping onto baked goods. Adjustments in milk quantity or powdered sugar can fine-tune the consistency for different uses.
Its versatility allows it to cover various cake sizes, including two 8- or 9-inch rounds, a 19x13 sheet, or up to 15 cupcakes. Alternatives like heavy cream or evaporated milk can replace whole milk for different textures. Cocoa powder may be substituted for chocolate squares with modifications in preparation to maintain smoothness.
Ingredients
- 4 quares unsweetened chocolate squares
- ½ cup butter unsalted (1 stick)
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk whole
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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
- This recipe yields enough frosting for two 8- or 9-inch layer cakes, a 19x13 sheet cake, or 12-15 cupcakes.
- Heavy cream or evaporated milk can substitute whole milk for different texture profiles.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder can be used instead of melted chocolate by creaming room temperature butter with cocoa powder, then adding remaining ingredients.
- If the frosting is too wet, gradually add powdered sugar by tablespoon increments until the desired thickness is reached.
- Incorporating sour cream in baking contributes to a richer texture due to its higher fat content.
Nutrition Information
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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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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