Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Make chocolate buttercream frosting with this easy recipe and tutorial. This chocolate frosting recipe is my favorite because it's easy and pipes well. Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and more!

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SERVINGS: 3 CUPS – 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter , softened to room temperature – 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar – 1/2 cup (42 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder , sifted – 3-4 tablespoons (45-60 ml) heavy cream – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – tiny pinch of salt (adjust to taste)

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Stir the butter in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large electric mixer bowl on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

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Mix well after adding each cup of powdered sugar. Scrape the bowl, then add the cocoa powder and mix well.

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Add heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt and mix on medium speed until combined, scraping bowl sides as needed.

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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Make chocolate buttercream frosting with this easy recipe and tutorial. This chocolate frosting recipe is my favorite because it's easy and pipes well. Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and more!

SERVINGS: 3 CUPS – 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter , softened to room temperature – 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar – 1/2 cup (42 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder , sifted – 3-4 tablespoons (45-60 ml) heavy cream – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – tiny pinch of salt (adjust to taste)

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Stir the butter in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large electric mixer bowl on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Mix well after adding each cup of powdered sugar. Scrape the bowl, then add the cocoa powder and mix well.

Add heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt and mix on medium speed until combined, scraping bowl sides as needed.

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