Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Name: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes approximately 3 cups of frosting
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 stick butter, softened; 4 c sifted powdered sugar; 3/4-1 c unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 c heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1-2 Tbsp cold coffee

By Meghan Allen
@KissTheCook1984

This is my go-to chocolate frosting. I use it on my Awesome Chocolate Cake. It is the perfect combo for the chocoholic in your life!

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Serves:

Makes approximately 3 cups of frosting

Prep:

10 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

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2 stick

butter, softened
4 c

sifted powdered sugar
3/4-1 c

unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c

heavy cream
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp

cold coffee

How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Step-by-Step

In large bowl, cream butter with electric mixer. Add cocoa and vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add cream and coffee and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. Makes about 3 cups of frosting.

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