Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

from thecookierookie.com
Dessert
5 min
24 servings
154 kcal / serving

Ditch the store bought chocolate frosting and whip up a batch of this easy and delicious Chocolate Buttercream Icing! Perfect for a fluffy crowning on cakes and cupcakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupunsalted butter (226 grams, room temperature (2 sticks))
  • 1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract (4 grams)
  • 4 cupspowdered sugar (452 grams)
  • ¾ cupunsweetened cocoa powder (63 grams)
  • ¼ cupwhole milk (57 grams, room temperature)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth, about 1 minute

  2. 2

    Add the vanilla extract, and beat to incorporate

  3. 3

    Using a fine-mesh sieve, sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix until well combined

  4. 4

    Slowly add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Mix on low for about 1 minute to achieve a light and airy icing

  6. 6

    Use a piping bag and tip (Ateco # 828 - Open Star Pastry Tip .63'') or other icing tool to decorate your cooled cakes.