15+ Quick and Easy Cupcake Frosting Recipes Including Chocolate Cupcake Frosting
If you need a quick an easy cupcake frosting recipe you have come to the right place! This collection of over 15 cupcake icing recipes gives you so many flavors and variations to try. Plus they are all made in 5 minutes or less. From classic vanilla buttercream to tangy cream cheese frosting, you can't go wrong with any of these!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227g)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, (65g)
- 3 cups powdered sugar, (340g)
- 1 tsp black brewed coffee, optional, but gives great depth of flavor
- 1 tbsp cream , add 1 tbsp more if needed
Instructions
In the bowl of a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add in the 1 cup butter, and ⅔ cup cocoa powder and mix on medium speed for 1 minute until light and fluffy.- Add in the 3 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low-medium speed until combined, about another minute. Make sure to start on low so the powdered sugar doesn't blow everywhere.
Add in the coffee if using, and the heavy cream starting with 1 tbsp at a time. Mix on medium- high speed for 2 minutes.- Add the other tablespoon of heavy cream if you want the frosting thinner.
Pipe on top of your cupcakes!
Notes
All these frostings require softened butter. If your butter is cold learn how to soften butter quickly!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 267kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 79mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 491IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
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