Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
User Reviews
4.9
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Description
This frosting is created by whipping room-temperature unsalted and salted butter until very light in color and fluffy. Cocoa powder is sifted in to prevent lumps, followed by gradual addition of powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to form a smooth, spreadable frosting. Adjusting the amount of cream controls the consistency, making it thicker or thinner as needed. Additional whipping can increase fluffiness for decoration purposes.
The frosting’s texture is creamy and rich, with the cocoa providing bold chocolate taste balanced by the sweetness from powdered sugar. This versatile frosting pairs well with chocolate or vanilla cakes, adding a moist and flavorful layer.
It can be made several days in advance and stored airtight in the refrigerator. Before using, bring it to room temperature and lightly rewhip to regain softness and smoothness.
Ingredients
- 1 cups (226g) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter at room temperature, salted
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup (70g) cocoa powder (scoop and level to measure)
- 3 - 4 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, whip butter on moderately high speed until very pale and fluffy (nearly white in color), about 5 - 8 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides of the bowl.
- Sift in cocoa powder then add in powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp heavy cream and vanilla and mix on low speed until combine, scrapping down the sides of the bowl as needed and adding up to 1 tbsp additional cream to thin if desired.
- For added fluffiness if desired continue to whip about 3 - 4 minutes longer.
Notes
- Frosting can be prepared several days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Before use, bring frosting to room temperature and rewhip lightly for better spreadability and fluffiness.
- Add an additional tablespoon of heavy cream if a thinner consistency is desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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