Go Back
Print

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Rich and decadent chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for your beautiful chocolate cake layers.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 batch
Author Blair Braz

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder Sifted
  • 4½ cups Powdered (Confectioners) Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 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.