Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Fluffy, smooth and silky Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is a must make frosting to add to your sweet treats. You can use this frosting to pipe, spread or fill cakes and cupcakes.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter unsalted and at room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of your electric mixer, mix the butter and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as necessary.
- Add in the cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. Mix until combined, just about a minute.
- Add the cream, one tablespoon at a time, on medium low speed until combined. About a minute.
- Turn the mixer to high speed and continue to mix for about 5 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy and shiny.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 117
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 141mg6%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 391IU8%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.