Description
A rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting that elevates any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, ensuring it’s ready to blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar to the butter, mixing until fully combined and no lumps remain.
- Pour in the heavy cream and continue beating the mixture until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Use the frosting immediately on cakes or cupcakes, or store it in an airtight container if not using right away.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg