Chocolate Buttercream
It's incredibly rich, creamy, smooth, and easy to work with for decorating cupcakes and cakes.
Ingredients
- 125 g unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups (240g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coco powder
- 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat butter in a small bowl with an electric mixer until creamy about 2 minutes.
- Add sifted confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, gradually increase the speed and beat for another 30 seconds.
Notes
Add 3 tbsp more confectioners' sugar or cocoa powder if the frosting is too thin or another tablespoon of milk if the frosting is too thick.