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Decadent chocolate cupcake with rich frosting and chocolate chunks, perfect for baking and dessert recipes.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 79 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk at room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter until smooth. Using a mixer, beat the butter for about 2 minutes on medium speed until creamy.
    Creamy butter in a clear bowl on a marble countertop.
  • Add dry ingredients and liquids. Gradually mix in the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Start on low to combine, then whip on high for 1 minute.
    Butter mixture with vanilla and sugar, baking ingredients for dessert, on marble surface.
  • Adjust consistency and taste. If needed, add more sugar to thicken or cream to loosen the frosting. Taste and add a pinch more salt if desired.
    Silky chocolate frosting in a stainless steel mixing bowl, ideal for cakes and cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 14mgFiber: 1g
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