Best Best Ever Rich Chocolate Buttercream Recipes

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BEST EVER RICH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM



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This is by far the most chocolately, rich, and simple buttercream frosting I have ever tasted in my life! Don't worry about the espresso for those non-coffee people out there, you can't even tell it's the secret ingredient!

Provided by SaddleUp87

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup chocolate chips (Ghirardelli 60% cacao is the BEST)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup espresso (instant granules in cool water)
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • melt chocolate chips at 20 second intervals in your microwave, stirring each time until JUST melted.
  • cream together butter and melted chocolate until smooth.
  • add in the espresso and vanilla
  • gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar and continue beating until frosting is smooth and has lightened in color.
  • enjoy on your favorite cake, cupcakes, or whatever you choose. If you love chocolate, you will not be dissapointed!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3427.4, Fat 189, SaturatedFat 117.4, Cholesterol 366, Sodium 1013.9, Carbohydrate 464.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 444.1, Protein 8.6

CHOCOLATE AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups (enough for 12 cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar (1-pound box)
6 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine the butter and cocoa powder in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a handheld electric mixer). Mix on low speed until combined. Add the vanilla and salt. Continue to mix on low speed, adding the sugar a cup at a time and alternating with additions of the milk. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix until smooth. Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Allow to come to room temperature and mix on medium-high until smooth.

RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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My husband, Doug, loved his chocolate groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate frosting and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries. -Amy Via, North Richland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter, softened
9 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2-1/2 cups baking cocoa, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



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Making a chocolate cake, or need a frosting for cupcakes? Our easy chocolate buttercream perfectly complements a cocoa sponge for a party or afternoon tea

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 cupcakes, or 1 x 20cm cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g milk chocolate
200g butter, softened
400g icing sugar
5 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (make sure the bowl isn't touching the water). Stir until melted. Alternatively, melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 secs. Leave the melted chocolate to cool for 5 mins.
  • Mash the butter and icing sugar together with a fork first, then switch to a wooden spoon or electric beaters if you have them. Sift in the cocoa and pour in the melted chocolate, a pinch of salt and the milk, then mix again until smooth. Use to top cupcakes or cover and fill a chocolate sponge cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

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