Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

4.86 from 7 votes

Easy chocolate buttercream frosting recipe. This quick and delicious 5 ingredient frosting is great for cakes, cupcakes, cookies or brownies!

Total Time10

Yield:

Calories: 178kcal

In a large bowl, whip butter until light and fluffy (about 3 to 4 minutes).
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Add in confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream and vanilla. Beat frosting until well mixed and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 6 tablespoons heavy cream*, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add frosting to cake, cupcakes or brownies.
Make ahead and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This is a thick buttercream frosting. For a slightly thinner icing, use ½ cup of heavy cream instead of 6 tablespoons.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baking, birthday cake, buttercream, cake, chocolate, chocolate frosting, cupcakes, dessert, frosting, icing