A great chocolate buttercream that will become your go to icing for many indulgent desserts. You can add vanilla and espresso for some added depth of flavor if desired.
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Chocolate Buttercream
An easy recipe for delicious chocolate buttercream.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 batch
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 tbs heavy whipping cream
- ¼ Cup Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla optional
- 1 tsp espresso optional
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whip the butter for about 5 minutes using a paddle attachment (in a stand-up mixer)
- Beat in the confectioner’s sugar slowly.
Add the cream.
- Slowly mix in the ¼ cup of cocoa powder.
You may add the optional vanilla and espresso at this step.
- Mix until you have a fluffy, even consistency.
Hi John,
When making the chocolate buttercream frosting should I sift the cocoa like you suggest the powdered sugar?
Have a nice evening.
Thanks,
Lisa
Lisa,
If you want to reduce the risk clumps, sifting the cocoa powder will help!
Enjoy,
John
I decided to try making a garden themed cake for Easter and needed a chocolate buttercream recipe to use with my usual chocolate cake recipe. This chocolate buttercream was perfect! So delicious and the texture was prefect! Thank you. I feel sure I’ll be visiting this website on a regular basis for recipes and inspiration.
Wjm,
Thank you so much, you are too sweet! I’m so happy you like it!
John
Hi John,
How long can we store this for?
Regards
Gurleen
Hello,
Can I use this recipe of chocolate buttercream for the handwriting on a cake?
Regards, Julia
Hello Julia,
I would thin it out a big and give it a test on your spatula first!
Best,
John