Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting Recipe

Unleash your inner chef with this legendary chocolate buttercream frosting recipe, straight from Vincent Price's "A Treasury of Great Recipes" cookbook! This incredibly rich and creamy frosting is surprisingly easy to make in a blender – a delightful shortcut for a truly decadent treat. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or simply spooning straight from the bowl (we won't judge!). Get ready for a taste of old Hollywood glamour!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 324.1 kcal

Protein 6g

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How to Make Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting

Add the softened butter to a blender.
Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender.
Blend on low speed until all ingredients are combined.
Increase the speed to medium-high and blend for another minute, or until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Frost your favorite baked goods and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

75g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting?

Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting?

Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting has approximately 324.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting?

The key ingredients for Vincent Price's Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting are Semisweet Chocolate Pieces, Hot Coffee, Egg Yolks, Dark Rum, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.