Description
A quick and easy recipe for a rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting that can be made in just five minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Beat the frosting until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Adjust the milk quantity for desired consistency.
- This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: 5-Minute Chocolate Buttercream Frosting