Description
Rich and smooth homemade chocolate buttercream frosting that’s perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Start by placing the softened butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Use an electric mixer to beat it until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Mix until well combined, lowering the mixer speed initially.
- Next, pour in the milk.
- Continue mixing until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Use the frosting immediately to decorate cakes, frost cupcakes, or fill cookies.
Notes
For a unique twist, try variations like mint chocolate or nutty chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate frosting, buttercream frosting, cake decoration