Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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4.9

48 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    16 cups

  • Calories

    296 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This is the BEST Chocolate Buttercream Frosting and it's so easy to make with butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar! You're going to want to lick the beater. 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups butter 3 sticks, softened
  • 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • 4-6 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream or whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and cocoa powder together until smooth in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment or with a hand mixer.
  2. Add half of the powdered sugar mixing on medium speed until combined. Add remaining powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, mixing well, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Add heavy cream or milk, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, mixing between each addition until you reach the desired consistency that is easily spreadable or pipeable, but will still hold its shape.

Notes

  • This recipe is on page 244 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday! 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25cup Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 91mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 587IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 587IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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