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Small Batch Chocolate Frosting

This chocolate buttercream frosting is smooth, rich and delicious. It's the perfect
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword American Buttercream, chocolate buttercream, chocolate frosting, smooth frosting
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author Blair Braz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2⅓ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter  until smooth and light in colour. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. 
  • With the mixer on low speed, add powered sugar one cup at a time. Scrape down the sides. 
  • Turn mixer to low speed and add in cocoa powder. Mix until combined. Scrape down sides once more.
  • Turn mixer to low speed and add vanilla, heavy cream and salt. Mix on medium to high for 2-3 more minutes until buttercream is light and fluffy