Need a fluffy chocolate frosting? This is a no-fail buttercream that has just the right amount of chocolate flavor. Use it as a frosting or filling with a variety of cake flavors.
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Place the butter in a mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed with an electric mixer for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides as needed.
Turn the mixer to medium-high again and add the vanilla and melted chocolate. Beat the chocolate buttercream frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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reviews & comments
August 29, 2014
This frosting recipe was exactly what I needed for a cake. Thank you!
October 25, 2013
Good and fluffy and good chocolate flavor. Used it on a chocolate cake.