5 from 24 votes
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting combines softened butter and cocoa powder beaten to lightness, then mixed with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. The result is a fluffy, creamy frosting ideal for piping onto cooled cupcakes or cakes.
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
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Beat together the butter and cocoa powder until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well blended, adding additional milk if needed to bring the frosting together.
- Continue to beat for 3-5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Pipe the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.
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Notes
- Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Before using refrigerated frosting, bring to room temperature and remix to regain spreadable texture.
- For long-term storage, freeze frosting in a sealed container for up to 3 months, thaw in fridge, then return to room temperature and remix before use.
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: 12 Serving
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.