This creamy chocolate buttercream frosting is easy to make and perfect as a filling or coating for any cake or cupcake.
- 2 sticks salted butter (1 lb.)
- 3 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp heavy cream
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Beat salted butter at medium speed until creamy in texture and light in color.
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In a separate bowl, sift 3 cups of confectioner's sugar and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder. Combine and set aside.
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Once the butter is creamy, add confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder mixture to mixing bowl. Set the mixer on the lowest setting to prevent dry ingredients from spreading everywhere.
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Once combined, add vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream. Scrape sides of mixing bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
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Mix on medium to high speed, until buttercream is light and fluffy. Add as a filling or coating for cakes or cupcakes. Enjoy!!!
When the creamy chocolate buttercream is freshly mixed, it'll look very light. It'll darken to more of a chocolate color as it sets.