Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)

Name: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)
Prep time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, plus more to thin the frosting; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt

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This rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting is the perfect topping for your favorite cakes and cupcakes. With just 6 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this decadent treat using unsalted butter, confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for added flavor.

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Servings: 12

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cups confectioners sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder

3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, plus more to thin the frosting

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

635kcal

31%
Fat

31g

1%
Saturated Fat

19g

0%
Carbohydrates

87g

4%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

81g

4%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

81mg

4%
Sodium

84mg

4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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