5 from 9 votes
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This chocolate buttercream frosting is rich, decadent, silky smooth and easy to make! It’s perfect for decorating your favorite cake, cupcakes or cookies.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
218 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter I used Straus lightly salted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 6 Tablespoons almond milk or regular milk
Instructions
- Add butter and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and whisk together using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed, until light and fluffy.
- Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar one cup at a time, whipping on medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
- Add milk, 1 Tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Spread frosting on your favorite cupcakes or cake and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storing: Keep your leftover chocolate buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. When you’re ready to use it, let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then give it a quick whip to bring back its fluffy, creamy texture. You can also freeze the frosting for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. When you’re ready to use, thaw it in the fridge overnight and re-whip it right before using.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 Tablespoons
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.