Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is smooth, rich, and perfectly sweet. Made with butter and cocoa powder, it spreads effortlessly and pipes beautifully on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4–6 tablespoons heavy cream or milk adjust for consistency
- Pinch of salt optional, to balance sweetness
Instructions
- Cream the Butter: Beat softened butter on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth, pale, and fluffy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder, ½ cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Continue until fully combined.
- Add Vanilla & Cream: Stir in vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk. Beat on medium speed, then gradually add more cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a light, creamy consistency.
- Adjust the Texture: Taste the frosting and add a pinch of salt if needed to balance the sweetness. Ensure dry ingredients are sifted for a silky texture.
- Beat for Fluffiness: Beat on high speed for 2–3 minutes to make the frosting light and fluffy.
- Frosting is Ready: Once smooth and creamy with soft peaks, the frosting is ready to spread or pipe onto desserts.