Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar whipped with vanilla and milk into a silky chocolate frosting.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Sifter
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 cup powdered sugar plus 1/2 cup more as needed
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- ¼ cup milk plus more as needed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Cooking
- Beat. Beat the butter two to three minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Cocoa. Add the cocoa and one cup of powdered sugar and mix slowly.
- Sugar. Add the remaining sugar in stages.
- Milk. Add the vanilla, salt, and milk and beat until fluffy.
- Adjust. Add more milk or sugar for the texture you want.
Notes
Substitutions: Cream replaces milk for a richer frosting.
Tips: Use cool butter and add the sugar in stages.
Storage: Five days refrigerated or two months frozen.
Nutrition is calculated for about one quarter cup.