Chocolate Buttercream Frosting | Smooth, Fluffy & Perfectly Rich

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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Winter 2019/2020

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Velvety chocolate buttercream frosting whipped with butter, cocoa, and melted chocolate—smooth, fluffy, and irresistibly rich for any dessert.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

1¼ cups

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled

4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, melted chocolate and cocoa powder with an electric mixer on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 1 minute more or until smooth and creamy.

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