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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 15 cupcakes
Calories: 151 kcal
Author: Karlynn Johnston
How to make the best chocolate buttercream frosting! This is one of the best chocolate frostings that you can make.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 ounces one squares of melted then cooled semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 1/4 - 3 3/4 cups icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Melt your three chocolate squares in the microwave, slowly and carefully until they are liquidy smooth. Set aside to cool.
  2. Whip the butter in your mixer until it's light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the cocoa, beating until combined.When the chocolate is cool, add it to the butter. Make sure it's cooled!!
  4. Add the instant coffee to one tablespoon of cream, then add to the butter mixture
  5. .Now you can put in the icing sugar one cup at a time, beating until combined.
  6. Adjust the thickness/texture by using another tablespoon of cream, adding it slowly until the texture you want is achieved.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 109mg5%
Potassium 79mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.