Description
A rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Start by placing the softened butter in a large bowl. Beat it with an electric mixer until it becomes creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the bowl. Mix everything until well combined.
- Pour in the milk, and continue mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once it’s ready, use this delicious frosting immediately to decorate your cakes, frost your cupcakes, or even as a yummy filling for cookies.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate frosting, buttercream frosting, dessert, baking