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Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips melted and cooled to room temperature

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, whip the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar (so it doesn't fly everywhere!) and mix until well-combined and the frosting is creamy, 3-4 minutes. Blend in the vanilla.
  3. Drizzle in the cooled melted chocolate and whip the frosting on medium speed until it is creamy and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Frost away!

Notes

  • Chocolate: I highly suggest using semisweet or bittersweet chocolate even if you are mostly a milk chocolate fan. The chocolate lightens beautifully and doesn't have an overly dark chocolate taste.
  • Quality + Brand: and speaking of chocolate, use a good-quality chocolate chip. It really does make a difference since that is the only chocolate flavor in the recipe. Ghirardelli semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips are my preference - they taste amazing and melt really well.
  • Frosting: if refrigerating this frosting, you may need to let it come to room temperature and whip it with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes before using it to frost a cake/cupcakes.
  • Piping: the frosting is on the soft, creamy side - I've used it to pipe swirls on cupcakes but haven't used it for finer piping like a small star tip for cakes.
  • Butter: finally, if you are using unsalted butter, throw in a pinch of salt with the powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1205kcal (60%) Carbohydrates 111g (37%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 84g (129%) Saturated Fat 52g (260%) Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 548mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 100g (200%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 1205kcal 60%
Carbohydrates 111g 37%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 84g 129%
Saturated Fat 52g 260%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 548mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 100g 200%

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