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Chocolate Buttercream
I love frosting- sometimes it is the only thing that saves a cake, cookie, or cupcake from tasting too dry or bland. And honestly, chocolate frosting is one of my absolute favorites!Need some tasty frosting options? Give these a try:
- Easy Vanilla Buttercream
- Strawberry Buttercream
- Stabilized Whipped Cream Frosting
- Grapefruit Frosting
- Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- Dark Chocolate Buttercream
- Brown Sugar Buttercream
- Marshmallow Frosting
How to make chocolate buttercream?
Whip the butter until it is light and fluffy. Mix in the espresso powder, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. While the mixer is on high alternate adding in the powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream. Enjoy!Why is my frosting runny? Why is my frosting so stiff and dry?
If your frosting is too runny add in another ¼ cup of powdered sugar and mix until completely incorporated- repeat until you get the desired stiffness you need. If your frosting is too stiff add in 1-2 tbs of heavy whipping cream (milk will also work) and mix until completely combined. Repeat until you get the desired consistency you need.BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, TWITTER & SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL NEWSLETTER!
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Chocolate Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream, a tasty and easy chocolate frosting that you will want to make over and over again!
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Servings: 32 tbs (2 cups)
Ingredients
- ½ cup cold butter cut into chunks
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder optional
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 12 tbs heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a mixer whip the butter until it is fluffy. (½ cup butter)
- Add in the espresso powder (if using), cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix until combined. (½ teaspoon espresso powder, ½ cup cocoa powder, pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla)
- Add in powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream. Alternating between the two. I like to add in 1 cup of powder sugar followed by 2 tbs of heavy whipping cream, let it combine and then add the next round of powdered sugar and cream. (5 cups powdered sugar, 12 tbs heavy whipping cream)
- Once everything is added, mix on high for 20-30 seconds.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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