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Best Chocolate Frosting Recipe
This is the BEST chocolate buttercream frosting—fluffy, creamy, rich and silky, with deep chocolate flavor and a perfectly whipped, bakery-style texture—you’ll be eating it with a spoon! Thanks to a tried-and-tested method, it turns out thick, stable, perfectly pipeable, and easy to spread every single time—once you try it, you’ll never go back!
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sift: Sift the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into a large bowl, then whisk to combine.
2
Cream Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high until smooth and fluffy, about ⏱️ 60 seconds.
3
Combine: With the mixer on low, gradually add the sugar/cocoa mixture to the butter until mostly incorporated, then slowly add the cream and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4
Make it Fluffy: Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for a full ⏱️ 2 minutes-no less! If the frosting is too thin, add 1-2 more Tablespoons of powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add 1-2 more Tablespoons of cream. Taste the frosting and add a pinch more salt if it’s too sweet.
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