5 Minute Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipes

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the room-temperature butter until creamy.
• Next, add the cocoa powder and beat again until well blended.
• Slowly add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time. Mix on low speed until all of the sugar is combined.
• Add the milk and vanilla extract/paste. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix on low to incorporate the liquid ingredients. Continue to add small amounts of milk until you reach your desired consistency.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth, about 1 minute
• Add the vanilla extract, and beat to incorporate
• Using a fine-mesh sieve, sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix until well combined
• Slowly add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
• Mix on low for about 1 minute to achieve a light and airy icing
• Use a piping bag and tip (Ateco # 828 - Open Star Pastry Tip .63'') or other icing tool to decorate your cooled cakes.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Place butter in a bowl and beat until creamy.
• Add sugar and cocoa, mixing well.
• Stir in milk in portions, stirring each time.
• Add vanilla.
• Spread on cooled cake or other items needing frosting.