Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

This is a basic recipe that allows you to make the choice of how sweet it is. Top cupcakes and muffins and especially chocolate zucchini cakes with this icing.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories
154 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing
Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing
Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing
Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • ⅓ cup butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

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