Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Homemade chocolate buttercream icing is quick and easy to make and goes well with chocolate zucchini cake or any muffin or cupcake.

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
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 0.33333334326744 cup milk
  • 0.33333334326744 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

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