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A bowl of chocolate buttercream frosting
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Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe is sinfully delicious! It comes out perfectly smooth, creamy and fudge-y every time!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate buttercream frosting
Servings: 24
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • stand mixer or hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup baking chocolate or chocolate chips I used semi-sweet

Instructions

  • Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter is light and fluffy. Then add whipping cream, salt, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Start at a low speed until the sugar is incorporated and then increase the speed as needed. Mix until fully combined and the mixture forms almost stiff peaks.
    Whipped butter in a silver mixing bowl
  • Melt the chocolate by placing it in a microwave-safe dish and microwaving it in 30 second intervals until it is melted. Stir extremely well between each interval.
    a bowl of melted chocolate
  • Allow the chocolate to cool, but not so much that it hardens again. Add to the frosting mixture and stir until combined.
    Chocolate Buttercream Frosting in a silver mixing bowl

Notes

Recipe from https://veenaazmanov.com/buttercream-frosting-recipe/
Makes about 4 cups of frosting - enough frosting for 24 cupcakes.
If your frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, add a little milk. 

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg