Chocolate Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream, a tasty and easy chocolate frosting that you will want to make over and over again!
Servings 32 tbs (2 cups)
Calories 121kcal
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