Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This rich and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting recipe is the perfect topping for your next chocolate cake. Chocolate on top of chocolate just cannot be beat.
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Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 3 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
- Alternate adding powdered sugar and milk. After each, turn mixer on high speed for about a minute. Repeat until all powdered sugar and milk have been added.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- May add more powdered sugar or milk until frosting reaches desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 grams
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