Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
The best, creamiest chocolate frosting made with only 6 ingredients! This is the perfect chocolate frosting for your favorite cakes and cupcakes!
Servings: 24 ounces
Calories: 213kcal
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter room temperature (1 1/2 cup is 3 sticks)
- 2 tbsp milk whole or 2%
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar powdered sugar
- 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels melted
- 1/4 tsp instant espresso powder
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and milk until light and fluffy. It takes about 5 minutes at 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 powder, and a pinch of salt, and mix until everything is combined and fluffy!
- If it's too thick, add another tablespoon of milk and continue to beat until smooth.
Notes
This recipe is enough to frost 12-16 cupcakes or one standard sheet of 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
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg