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Three chocolate cupcakes topped with swirled chocolate buttercream.
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Chocolate Buttercream

Creamy chocolate buttercream frosting
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Cups
Calories 182kcal
Author Kathy Berget

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 pound powdered sugar approximately 3 ½ cups
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons cream or milk

Instructions

  • Place butter in bowl. Mix until creamy and smooth.
    1 cup butter
  • Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix until incorporated. Mixture will be thick. 
    1 pound powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of cream. Mix well. Continue adding cream until buttercream reaches the desired consistency. 
    ½ teaspoon vanilla, 4 tablespoons cream or milk
  • Use right away or cover in an airtight container and refrigerate. 

Notes

Tips for making buttercream
  • Make certain your butter is very soft but not melted
  • Sift powdered sugar if lumpy
  • Add milk a little at a time until desired consistency is met
  • If too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar
This recipe makes approximately 2 ½ cups of buttercream. 
Nutritional values were calculated at 2 tablespoons per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg