Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is rich, creamy and pip-able. This frosting is perfect for cakes, brownies, cookies or your spoon. Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is the best chocolate frosting I've ever tasted!
Servings: 2 cups approx
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add the butter, milk and vanilla.
- Using the paddle attachment, combine the ingredients. Start with a slow speed and then gain speed as the ingredients combine.
- Once the ingredients are mostly combined add in the heavy cream and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- The frosting keeps well in an air tight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week.