The Best Chocolate Buttercream Recipe (video)
Learn how to make the best chocolate buttercream, with cocoa powder and melted chocolate for maximum flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3 cups confectioner's sugar
Instructions
- Start with the butter! Before adding anything else to the mixer, whisk the softened butter for 7 to 8 minutes, until it's super fluffy and pale white in color and don't forget to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl often. Only then start adding the chocolate and sugar.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool until it's just lukewarm. Next, add in the melted chocolate to the butter and whisk again for about a minute, until the chocolate is well incorporated.
- Next, add in the confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla extract. Mix on slow speed first, then turn the mixer to high and mix for 3 to 4 minutes, until the frosting is fluffy. Scrap down the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure everything gets incorporated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1301kcal | Carbohydrates: 106g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 100g | Saturated Fat: 65g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 96g | Vitamin A: 2839IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg