Best 2 Simple Chocolate Buttercream Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of rich, velvety chocolate buttercream, the perfect complement to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and desserts. This collection of simple chocolate buttercream recipes caters to every baker's skill level, from beginners seeking an easy-to-make classic buttercream to experienced bakers looking to elevate their creations with unique flavor combinations and decorating techniques. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring a smooth and luscious buttercream every time. Whether you prefer a traditional buttercream, a fluffy American buttercream, a decadent Swiss meringue buttercream, or a luscious French buttercream, you'll find a recipe here that suits your taste and skill level. Get ready to transform your desserts into culinary masterpieces with our selection of simple yet divine chocolate buttercream recipes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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A simple recipe for chocolate buttercream frosting that you can't get wrong that tastes great on yellow cake, brownies, or straight from the bowl! Using 1/2 baking cocoa and 1/2 milk chocolate chips provides the perfect chocolate flavoring.

Provided by gracescakes

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup milk chocolate chips, or more to taste
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 ¼ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add cocoa and melted chocolate chips; mix until creamy.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM



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You only need five ingredients to make this decadent chocolate frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds (6 sticks) butter, softened
1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Begin beating on low speed, increasing to high for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Stir in melted chocolate.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the buttercream will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature: This will help it cream together with the sugar more easily and will result in a smoother buttercream.
  • Don't overbeat the buttercream: Overbeating can cause the buttercream to become grainy.
  • Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer: This will make it much easier to cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add flavorings to taste: You can add a variety of flavorings to chocolate buttercream, such as vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or instant coffee powder.

Conclusion:

Chocolate buttercream is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are making a simple chocolate cake or a more elaborate dessert, chocolate buttercream is a surefire way to make it look and taste amazing.

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