Simple Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Cocoa and melted milk chocolate chips add a double dose of chocolate to this simple buttercream frosting that works on cake, brownies, and cupcakes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips, or more to taste
• 3.5 cups powdered sugar
• 1.25 cups cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Combine powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add cocoa and melted chocolate chips; mix until creamy.

Step 3

Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before using.