Description
A rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting that adds a delightful touch to any dessert.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3/4 cup (75 g)
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 g), softened to room temperature
- Powdered sugar: 3 cups (360 g), sifted
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the unsalted butter by softening it to room temperature.
- Mix the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, then gradually add the cocoa powder.
- Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix on medium-high speed until fluffy.
- Adjust the consistency if needed and whip until fluffy and ready to use.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more heavy cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: chocolate buttercream frosting, dessert topping, frosting recipe