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This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is rich, velvety-smooth chocolate buttercream frosting for cakes and cupcakes. It holds up well for piping and decorating desserts, is super quick and easy, and comes out perfectly every time!

close up of three chocolate ch=upcakes with a thick covering of rich chocolate buttercream icing

The weekend is when I love to try out new recipes, mostly baked goods but also savory eats. I thought I would share an easy and delicious recipe for chocolate buttercream frosting that I made last weekend. I put this amazing chocolate frosting on some delicious cupcakes.

My favorite part about the whole process was licking the spatula for the frosting. It is some of the best I have ever made!

This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe came from a great blog I found while perusing Pinterest, called Savory Sweet Life. I plan to make lots of cakes and cupcakes frosted with this delicious frosting!

Why you’ll love this Chocolate Buttercream frosting recipe

So easy and quick
Super creamy and buttery
Great for decorating
Pretty easy to just eat by the spoonful (so be sure to make enough!)

top view of three chocolate cupcakes with creamy chocolate buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

Softened butter (Must be SOFT not melted)
Powdered sugar
Cocoa powder
Salt
Vanilla extract
Heavy whipping cream

How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Cream softened butter in an electric mixer for a few minutes.
Turn off mixer and add the cocoa powder and the powdered sugar.
Start mixing on low speed otherwise you will have a huge mess.
Mix ingredients until incorporated.
Add the salt, vanilla and the heavy whipping cream.
Mix on high for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy.

Tips & Variations

Change the flavoring. Try adding almond, orange, cherry, or peppermint extract for a different flavor profile.
Adjust the base. I used the chocolate cupcake recipe from the back of the Hershey’s box for these photos. But, you can use any type of cupcakes, brownies, and much more.
Add some texture. Fold in chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips for extra texture.

closeup top view of a chocolate cupcake frosted with a layer of thick creamy chocolate buttercream .

Storage

This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days in an airtight container. Allow to come to room temperature before using and add cream if needed for spreading consistency.

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