Best 5 Amazingly Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Chocolate buttercream frosting is a classic frosting made with butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk or cream. It is rich, creamy, and chocolatey, and it is the perfect frosting for chocolate cake, cupcakes, or brownies. There are many different recipes for chocolate buttercream frosting, and they can vary in flavor, texture, and difficulty. Some recipes call for melted chocolate, while others use cocoa powder. Some recipes are made with heavy cream, while others use milk. And some recipes are very simple to make, while others require a bit more skill.
The recipes in this article include a classic chocolate buttercream frosting, a chocolate buttercream frosting made with melted chocolate, a chocolate buttercream frosting made with heavy cream, and a chocolate buttercream frosting made with cocoa powder. There is also a recipe for a chocolate buttercream frosting that is made without butter, for those who are looking for a vegan option.
5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Skip the store-bought frosting in favor of this easy recipe for the best chocolate buttercream frosting that takes just 5 minutes to make!
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until it is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder to the bowl and beat until combined. With the stand mixer running on low speed, slowly stream in the milk and vanilla extract then add the salt and continue beating until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed, about 2 minutes.
- Increase the speed to high and beat the frosting for an additional 2 minutes. Use the frosting immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge. (If you refrigerate the frosting, you may want to re-blend it for a few seconds in the stand mixer before using it.)
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 955 kcal, Carbohydrate 160 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 322 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 140 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASIC CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING
This is a basic recipe that allows you to make the choice of how sweet it is. Top cupcakes and muffins and especially chocolate zucchini cakes with this icing.
Provided by Kaley
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
EASY CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Make and share this Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ThatJodiGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the butter in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add powdered sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency.
- Stir in vanilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1003.4, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 266.6, Carbohydrate 172.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 157.5, Protein 5.6
CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (6-MINUTE RECIPE)
This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy
Time 6m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AMAZINGLY EASY CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This is a very easy to make, but super yummy icing. I found it on the back of a powdered sugar bag I had in my pantry. Enjoy!
Provided by mrsgenevieve
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chocolate in heavy saucepan on very low heat or in the microwave until melted.
- Set aside to cool.
- Combine in a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, confectioners sugar, butter, milk and vanilla.
- Beat at medium speed 1-2 minutes until creamy.
- Add cooled chocolate and beat till combined. (If you want,you may add more milk now to get your desired spreading consistancy! I never need too.).
- Makes enough to fill and frost 2-layer cake, or 13x9x2-inch sheet cake or 24 cupcakes, or 1 bundt cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.4, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 213.9, Carbohydrate 117.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 110.3, Protein 2.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the frosting will taste. Use real butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature: This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar and prevent the frosting from becoming grainy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar: This will help prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or lumpy.
- Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the frosting and make it smooth and creamy.
- Taste the frosting and adjust the sweetness as needed: You can add more powdered sugar if you want it to be sweeter, or more cocoa powder if you want it to be more chocolatey.
Conclusion:
This chocolate buttercream frosting is the perfect topping for any chocolate cake or cupcake. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, chocolatey, or somewhere in between, this frosting is sure to please everyone.
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