Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Tired of store-bought frosting that doesn’t match your style? Make your own chocolate buttercream frosting and give your cake the rich, creamy finish it deserves!
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 227 g Unsalted Butter Softened
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence
- 4 tbsp / 60 ml Heavy Cream
- ⅓ cup / 35 g Cocoa Powder
- 3 cups / 360 g Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Beat The Butter
- Take 1 cup of unsalted butter and let it soften to room temperature. Place the butter in a mixing bowl.
- Using an electric beater or stand mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes or until the butter becomes light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl throughout the mixing process.
Add Salt, Vanilla and Heavy Cream
- Once the butter is fluffy, stir in ¼ tsp of salt and 1 tsp of vanilla essence.
- Add 4 tbsp of heavy cream to enhance the creaminess of the mixture.
Add Cocoa Powder and Powdered Sugar
- Add ⅓ cup of cocoa powder into the mixing bowl.
- Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, dividing it into 2 parts.
- Pour half of the powdered sugar into the mixture and beat on low speed until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Add the second half of the sugar and beat again until fully combined.
Mix, Pipe The Frosting, and Decorate!
- Give the chocolate buttercream frosting a good final stir and scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is mixed evenly.
- Once the frosting is smooth, transfer it to a piping bag.
- Use your desired piping nozzle to create beautiful designs on your baked goods, such as cakes or cupcakes, and enjoy decorating with your homemade chocolate buttercream frosting!