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The BEST Chocolate Buttercream Frosting!

Published on May 18, 2020 by Eden

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This is the best buttercream chocolate frosting ever! It’s incredibly creamy, full of chocolate flavor and made with only 6 ingredients. You will never need another chocolate frosting recipe.

Chocolate buttercream frosting piped onto a chocolate cupcakes with blue sprinkles.

What makes this chocolate buttercream frosting different is that it’s made with semisweet chocolate morsels not unsweetened cocoa powder.

The morsels create the creamiest buttercream texture, resulting in literally the best chocolate frosting ever!!

This recipe also holds its shape really well when used to pipe on cupcakes too!

Whipped chocolate frosting on a spoon over a mixing bowl.

My family loves this chocolate frosting so much they will fight over the last, delectable piece of dessert just to lick the frosting off!

It goes perfectly with our chocolate cupcake recipe, but can also be used with vanilla cake, cupcakes or any dessert that requires chocolate frosting.

Chocolate buttercream frosting on chocolate cupcakes topped with blue and white sprinkles.

This will be your go-to chocolate frosting recipe for all of your desserts!

How to Make Buttercream Frosting

It’s incredibly easy to make! We’re showing step by step directions. The full recipe is in the recipe card below.

Powdered sugar, three sticks butter, vanilla extract, espresso and chocolate morsels on a marble table

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter
  • Confections Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
  • Semisweet Chocolate Morsels
  • Instant Espresso Powder
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch Salt

Directions

In an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. About 5 minutes on medium to high speed.

Melted chocolate morsels in a white bowl.

Next, pour the chocolate morsels into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds until soft.

Then, remove the morsels from the microwave and stir to melt into a creamy, smooth texture.

With the mixer on low, add the melted chocolate to the butter and sugar mix.

Chocolate Buttercream frosting whipped in a mixing bowl.

Turn the mixer to medium and continue to beat for another minute.

Next, add in the vanilla, espresso and a pinch of salt and mix until everything is combined and fluffy!

Chocolate buttercream frosting whipped in a mixing bowl.

How do you make chocolate buttercream frosting from scratch?

Making chocolate frosting from scratch is easy! You’ll need an electric mixer, some measuring cups and either a microwave or saucepan to melt chocolate.

Follow the recipe below to learn all the details for making chocolate buttercream frosting from scratch.

How Long Will chocolate buttercream keep?

Buttercream frosting will keep for two weeks in the refrigerator. Keep it sealed in an airtight container.

Furthermore, buttercream frosting will keep for two days at room temperature. Keep the dessert covered, we like to use a cake dome, and stored at room temperature.

piping onto a cupcake

Does buttercream frosting need to be refrigerated?

If you plan on consuming the buttercream within a few days it does not beed to be refrigerated. However, if you’re going to wait a week to use it, it does need to be refrigerated.

buttercream frosting on a spoon

Can I leave buttercream out overnight?

Yes, you can leave buttercream frosting room temperature for up to two days.

Can I freeze chocolate buttercream frosting?

Buttercream can freeze! You can save it for up to three months in the freezer. To freeze, store in an airtight container. When you’re ready to use the buttercream, place it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.

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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

The best, creamiest chocolate buttercream frosting made with only 6 ingredients! This is the perfect chocolate frosting for your favorite cakes and cupcakes!
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buttercream, Chocolate, frosting
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 5106kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter , room temperature (1 1/2 cup is 3 sticks)
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels , melted
  • 2 tbsp milk, whole or 2%
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp instant espresso powder
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • In an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. About 5 minutes on medium to high speed.
  • Pour the chocolate morsels into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds until soft. 
  • Take the morsels out of the microwave and stir to melt into a creamy, smooth texture.
  • With the mixer on low, add the melted chocolate to the butter and sugar mix. 
  • Turn the mixer to medium and continue to beat for another minute. 
  • Add in the vanilla, espresso and a pinch of salt and mix until everything is combined and fluffy! 

Notes

This recipe is enough to frost 12-16 cupcakes or one standard sheet or round cake.
Add more powdered sugar if you want a thick consistency.
Allow the buttercream to thicken in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before piping it onto cupcakes. 
Always taste test, add more espresso or salt or sugar if needed. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5106 Calories from Fat 3366
% Daily Value*
Fat 374g575%
Saturated Fat 231g1444%
Cholesterol 747mg249%
Sodium 82mg4%
Potassium 1568mg45%
Carbohydrates 435g145%
Fiber 20g83%
Sugar 389g432%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 8599IU172%
Calcium 273mg27%
Iron 16mg89%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Matt Taylor says

    May 18, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! I love a good easy to make chocolate buttercream frosting! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Rachael Yerkes says

    May 18, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    This frosting is what dreams are made of. So dang good and so creamy!

    Reply
  3. Ashley F says

    May 18, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    The best frosting! Love the little touch of espresso powder! Gives it a nice flavor boost!

    Reply
  4. Toni Dash says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was a huge hit with my kids!! Can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
  5. wilhelmina says

    August 11, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    This frosting is fabulous on cupcakes, but I really just want to eat it all with a spoon! So yummy!

    Reply
  6. Beth says

    August 11, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    This frosting is so delicious! I made it for my son’s birthday and he loved it! I will definitely be making this again!

    Reply

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