Chocolate Buttercream
Made with just a few ingredients in under 10 minutes, this Chocolate Buttercream is rich and chocolatey, with a smooth and creamy texture. Perfect for topping cupcakes, cakes, and more. It's my absolute favorite chocolate buttercream!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted if especially lumpy)
- 4.5 cups powdered sugar (sifted if especially lumpy)
- 1/4 cup half & half
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the butter and cocoa powder to the bowl of a stand mixer that's fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on lowest speed for a few seconds, just to combine, and then scrape down the bowl. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl very well.
- 2
Add half the powdered sugar and half of the half & half, plus the vanilla, espresso powder, and salt. Mix on lowest speed for a few seconds to incorporate. Then beat on low speed for 1 minute more.
- 3
Add remaining powdered sugar and half & half. Mix on lowest speed for a few seconds to incorporate. Then beat on low speed for 1 minute more. If you like a fluffy buttercream, then beat on high for 3 to 5 minutes more.
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