Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)
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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)
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This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream plus more to thin the frosting
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbs
32g
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
64mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 32g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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2,286 reviews
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