5 Minute Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting takes only 5 minutes to make and is perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or icing your favorite desserts. It is made with cocoa powder and has a deliciously decadent chocolate flavor that everyone will love. Plus, it's easy to make, and easy to store!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature (227g)
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, (65g)
- 3 cups confectioners sugar, (340 g)
- 1 tsp brewed coffee, (optional)
- 1 tbsp heavy cream, or 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.
- Add in the 3 cups of confectioners sugar and mix on medium speed until combined, about another minute
- 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.
Notes
- If the frosting is too thick, add more cream 1 tbsp at a time, if the frosting is too runny add 1/3 cup confectioners at a time.
- This frosting recipe makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes or fill and frost a 2 layer 9" cake.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 268kcal, 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: 1mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
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