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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe is the fluffiest, creamiest homemade frosting! You’ll never want store-bought frosting again!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Beat together the butter and cocoa powder until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well blended, adding additional milk if needed to bring the frosting together.
  3. Continue to beat for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  4. Pipe the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • STORE. This homemade chocolate frosting can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Bring it to room temperature and remix before frosting your dessert.
  • This homemade chocolate frosting can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Bring it to room temperature and remix before frosting your dessert.
  • FREEZE. Store chocolate buttercream frosting recipe in an airtight freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge and then bring to room temperature. Mix well before using.

Nutrition Information

Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 236IU (5%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 236IU 5%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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