Description
A velvety smooth, rich chocolate frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes, ready in just 6 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 1 cup Cocoa Powder
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup Milk or Cream
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Sea Salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients, ensuring the butter is at room temperature.
- Beat the butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the mixture thickens.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract; blend on low speed then increase until frothy.
- Taste and adjust the texture with additional milk or sugar as needed.
- Mix in a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavor.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Overmixing can lead to a grainy texture.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate frosting, buttercream, quick dessert, cake topping, chocolate lovers