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    Chocolate Buttercream

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    Chocolate Buttercream, a tasty and easy chocolate frosting that you will want to make over and over again! Rich and smooth- this chocolate buttercream is perfect for your frosting needs!

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    Chocolate buttercream on strawberry cupcake

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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

    Chocolate frosting ingredients

    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!

    Chocolate frosting in mixing bowl

    I love to make this frosting to pipe onto cupcakes or use to decorate cakes!

    Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    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.

    Chocolate Buttercream on wooden spoon

    Did anyone else frost graham crackers as a kid and eat those? Man that was so good!

    If you want tips on how to get a clean edged, smooth cake check out my post here!

    For frosting tips on how to get big swirls check out my cupcake post here!

    If you decide to make a chocolate frosted layer cake I recommend adding in some raspberry jam in-between each layer- raspberry and chocolate are a delicious combo!

    Yellow Cupcakes with sprinkles inside and chocolate frosting

    Also I highly recommend filling cupcakes with sprinkles and toppings them off with this delicious frosting! So fun and delicious!

    What’s your favorite type of frosting? Let me know in the comments below!

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    Strawberry Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting

    Chocolate Buttercream

    Author: Lisa
    Chocolate Buttercream, a tasty and easy chocolate frosting that you will want to make over and over again!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    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: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
    Keyword chocolate buttercream recipe, dark chocolate frosting, easy chocolate frosting, easy chocolate frosting recipe
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