Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    15 cupcakes

  • Calories

    151 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

How to make the best chocolate buttercream frosting! This is one of the best chocolate frostings that you can make.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 ounces one squares of melted then cooled semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 1/4 - 3 3/4 cups icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Melt your three chocolate squares in the microwave, slowly and carefully until they are liquidy smooth. Set aside to cool.
  2. Whip the butter in your mixer until it's light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the cocoa, beating until combined.When the chocolate is cool, add it to the butter. Make sure it's cooled!!
  4. Add the instant coffee to one tablespoon of cream, then add to the butter mixture
  5. .Now you can put in the icing sugar one cup at a time, beating until combined.
  6. Adjust the thickness/texture by using another tablespoon of cream, adding it slowly until the texture you want is achieved.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 109mg (5%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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