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Frosting, Buttercream, Chocolate

Frosting and Icing · Quick & Easy · Weight Loss Friendly

Frosting, Buttercream, Chocolate
Prep 6 mins
Cook 6 mins
Serves Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, plus more to thin the frosting
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. 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

275kcal calories 32g carbs 1g protein 17g fat Calories: 275