5.0 from 21 votes
Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe is sinfully delicious! It comes out perfectly smooth, creamy and fudge-y every time!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 173 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup baking chocolate or chocolate chips I used semi-sweet
Instructions
- Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter is light and fluffy. Then add whipping cream, salt, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Start at a low speed until the sugar is incorporated and then increase the speed as needed. Mix until fully combined and the mixture forms almost stiff peaks.
- Melt the chocolate by placing it in a microwave-safe dish and microwaving it in 30 second intervals until it is melted. Stir extremely well between each interval.
- Allow the chocolate to cool, but not so much that it hardens again. Add to the frosting mixture and stir until combined.
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Notes
- Recipe from https://veenaazmanov.com/buttercream-frosting-recipe/
- Makes about 4 cups of frosting - enough frosting for 24 cupcakes.
- If your frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, add a little milk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.