Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This decadent chocolate buttercream frosting is a hit for any special occasion. It's rich, creamy, and simple.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 5 tablespoons whipping cream, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.