Simple to make and goes with lots of cake recipes. You can switch out the chocolate for something different depending on the cake flavour.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Simple to make and goes with lots of cake recipes. You can switch out the chocolate for something different depending on the cake flavour.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 16 oz. powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the butter and cocoa powder in a large bowl until well blended.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix on low-speed until all of the sugar is combined.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract, if using, to reach desired consistency.
Notes
This frosting is ideal for the Triple Layer Chocolate Cake.
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Nutrition
Calories: 3511kcalCarbohydrates: 479gProtein: 11gFat: 190gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 50gTrans Fat: 7gCholesterol: 490mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 14gSugar: 446gVitamin A: 5697IUCalcium: 131mgIron: 6mg
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