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Whipped Chocolate Buttercream

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A simple yet incredible recipe for Whipped Chocolate Buttercream. Butter is blended and whipped with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk and vanilla. Yields 2 cups.
Course Desserts & Sweet Treats, Homemade Ingredients & Condiments
Cuisine American
Keyword baking, chocolate, frosting, homemade, how to
Prep Time 5 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 1072
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 small pinch fine salt optional
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons milk, heavy cream or half & half or more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or more to taste

Instructions

  • Sift the powdered sugar, cocoa and fine salt using a mesh sieve set over a large bowl.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with either the whisk or paddle attachment. Beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla to the milk.
  • Alternate adding a few spoonfuls of the sifted sugar and cocoa and then a little of the milk to the butter. Mix until combined and repeat, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go.
  • Once thoroughly combined, switch over to the whisk attachment (if not already using) and with your mixer on high, whip for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • If frosting is too thick: Add small amounts of milk until desired consistency.
    If too thin: Add small amounts of powdered sugar until you reach a consistency to your liking.
  • Taste and adjust, adding more vanilla or salt if desired.
  • Use immediately or store buttercream in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1recipe | Calories: 1072kcal | Carbohydrates: 165g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 150g | Vitamin A: 1491IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg