4.8 from 15 votes
Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Rich, chocolatey, sweet, and smooth, this Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is sure to please any chocolate lover!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate (60% or higher), melted
Instructions
- In a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, cream the butter for 2-3 minutes until it is almost white in appearance.
- Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, 1 cup at a time, while mixing on low speed. Cover the mixer with a dish towel, if needed, to prevent powdered sugar from blowing out of the bowl.
- Add in the salt and vanilla. Continue mixing on low and add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time.
- With the mixer still running, drizzle in the melted chocolate, allowing it to mix in completely. Turn the mixer to medium and beat for 1-3 minutes, until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
284mg
(12%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
655IU
(13%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.