Best Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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FLUFFY CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Light and fluffy chocolate frosting, suggested by my friend Linda. Spread over any cake and smooth out bubbles.

Provided by Tim Tyler

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt; mix for 30 seconds. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium speed until frosting is shiny and seems to have large bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

PERFECT CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This decadent chocolate buttercream frosting is a hit for any special occasion. It's rich, creamy, and simple.

Provided by FoodJunkie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups powdered sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 tablespoons whipping cream, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (6-MINUTE RECIPE)



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This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Rich Chocolate Frosting image

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.

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