Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (4 Ingredients)

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Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (4 Ingredients)

This easy chocolate buttercream frosting uses just 4 ingredients to make and results in such a rich chocolate flavor. Dutch-processed cocoa powder gives it the best chocolate flavor that is perfect to pair with triple chocolate cupcakes, moist vanilla cupcakes, or any birthday cake!

Prep Time5

Total Time7

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Karissa Parrish

Equipment

Electric Stand Mixer
Rubber Spatula
Piping Bag

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup cocoa powder, I used dutch processed
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

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Instructions

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream the butter on high speed until light and creamy (2-3 minutes). Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and heavy whipping cream and mix on low speed until combined (30 seconds).
Increase the speed to high and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Use it to frost your cupcakes, cakes, or even your favorite brownies!
If you plan on using this frosting within 1-2 days, you can keep it stored in an airtight container on the counter.
Otherwise, you can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Just pull it out at least 30 minutes before you want to use it so it's not cold.

Notes

Room Temperature: The butter needs to be at room temperature in order to create the perfect consistency of buttercream frosting. If you start with cold butter, you'll have a difficult time getting the frosting to come together.

Baked Desserts: Make sure any dessert you use this frosting on is completely cooled before frosting. If not, the frosting will melt right off.

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