American-Style Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

Name: American-Style Chocolate Buttercream Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 4 ounces heavy cream (about 1/2 cup; 115g), straight from the fridge; 4 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate (not chips), around 72% (about 2/3 cup; 115g); 12 ounces unsalted butter (3 sticks; 340g), softened to about 65°F (18°C); 9 ounces organic powdered sugar (about 2 1/4 cups, spooned; 255g), preferably tapioca-based, such as Wholesome (see note); 3 ounces high-fat Dutch cocoa powder (about 1 cup, spooned; 85g); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, plus more to taste; 3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder, plus more to taste

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This American-Style Chocolate Buttercream Recipe is rich and decadent, made with heavy cream, dark chocolate, unsalted butter, organic powdered sugar, Dutch cocoa powder, vanilla extract, kosher salt, and instant espresso powder. Perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes, this buttercream is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings.