Amazingly Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy-to-make, yet unbelievably delicious chocolate buttercream frosting! This decadent recipe, originally found on a powdered sugar bag, is perfect for elevating your cakes, cupcakes, and more. Get ready for rich, creamy chocolate perfection in just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 722.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Amazingly Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  1. Melt 6 ounces (170g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan over very low heat, stirring frequently, or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Set the melted chocolate aside to cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup (60ml) milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined, then increase speed to medium and beat for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the cooled melted chocolate and beat until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  6. This frosting yields enough to frost and fill a two-layer 9-inch cake, a 13x9x2-inch sheet cake, 24 standard cupcakes, or one bundt cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

441g

Fat

97g

Carbs

39g

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