Desserts/ Vegetarian

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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Serves: Frosts 1 cake
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

This rich and creamy chocolate buttercream recipe is my ultimate go-to when I make our favorite decadent chocolate layer cake. With 5 simple ingredients, this buttercream from scratch can take any cake to the next level.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ c. cocoa powder
  • 16-oz. powdered sugar
  • 1-2 T. whole milk
  • 1 t. real vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Mix the butter and cocoa powder in a large bowl until well blended.

2

Add the powdered sugar and mix on low-speed until all of the sugar is combined.

3

Stir in milk and vanilla extract, if using, to reach desired consistency.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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