Easy Chocolate Buttercream with Cocoa Powder
Make this smooth, decadent Easy Chocolate Buttercream with Cocoa Powder. Use it to frost your favorite desserts, including cakes and cupcakes.
Servings: 6 inch cake
Calories: 360kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 300 g of unsalted butter room temperature
- 520 g of icing sugar sifted
- 6 tablespoon of cocoa powder sifted
- 100 g of melted chocolate
- 2-3 tablespoon of heavy cream
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by placing unsalted butter in a large bowl.
- Whisk the butter on low speed for a few minutes until it becomes creamy and smooth.
- Add half of the icing sugar to the butter. Whisk on medium speed until incorporated.
- Next, add the remaining icing sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, a pinch of salt, and double cream. Whisk for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture is spreadable.
- Now you have a delightful, fluffy chocolate buttercream that you can use as desired!
Notes
Ingredient Temperature: When making the frosting, it’s best to use ingredients that are at room temperature. This ensures a uniform and creamy texture.
Preparation of Dry Ingredients: Prior to mixing in the dry ingredients, sift them through a sieve. This step eliminates any clumps and unwanted particles, leading to a perfect frosting.
Melting Chocolate: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second bursts. Ensure it has cooled down a bit before incorporating it into the frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 124g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.04g | Protein: 4.63g | Fat: 26.8g | Saturated Fat: 16.676g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.194g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.292g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 10.08g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1.61mg