Description
A rich and creamy topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, elevating your baked goods with delightful chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix again.
- Slowly add the whole milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Beat the frosting on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Use immediately on cakes or cupcakes, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
For a richer chocolate flavor, consider adding more cocoa powder. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 cup)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate frosting, buttercream, dessert, cake topping, easy frosting