Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

 

Chocolate cake makes my heart sing. I refuse to use store-bought frosting, ever, so trust me when I tell you that your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies will taste twice as good with homemade Chocolate Buttercream Frosting—not to mention the satisfaction that comes from licking the bowl and beaters clean.

 
 
Chocolate Buttercream
 
 

Elements

1-1/2 Sticks Butter, softened

2/3 C Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1/4 C Heavy Cream

2 Tsp Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

2 Lb Sack Confectioners Sugar

3/4 tsp Sea Salt

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitter with a whisk attachment, add cocoa powder and softened butter; mix until well combined.

  2. Alternately add powdered sugar, once cup at a time, followed by a splash of milk; mix well until well incorporated.

  3. Repeat process from Step 2 until all of the sugar and milk has been added.

  4. Add vanilla extract and instant coffee granules; mix well.

  5. Do not ice a cake, cupcakes, or cookies until they're completely cooled. This frosting pipes well, too.

 
 

xo, Melissa

 
FrostingMelissa ChildressChocolate, Buttercream