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chocolate buttercream frosting in a glass bowl.
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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This chocolate buttercream frosting is the best frosting you’ll ever taste. It's silky and smooth making it perfect for cupcakes, cakes, cookies and so much more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • Electric mixer

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the butter until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until well incorporated. Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix for 3-4 minutes or until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Notes

This chocolate buttercream frosting is perfect for a 9x13 cake but feel free to double the recipe if you want extra frosting! 

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg