Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This makes enough to frost a one-layer cake or one dozen cupcakes; double the recipe to fill and frost an 8 or 9-inch layer cake.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine, at room temperature
- 4 ounces unsweetened (or bittersweet) chocolate , chopped
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or non-dairy milk, as needed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate a heat proof bowl set over simmering water, or melt it in the microwave. Let cool to warm room temperature.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream the butter. Beat in the chocolate until combined. Beat in the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and salt and vanilla if using. Beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting feels too dry, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it is creamy but still holds peaks.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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