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Easy Chocolate Buttercream frosting in bowl.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

A sweet, chocolatey buttercream frosting that is quick and easy to make. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate buttercream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 people
Calories 125 kcal
Author Taylor Harrison

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine softened
  • 3 cups icing sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Start by beating 1 cup of butter/margarine in a small bowl. 

  2. Add 3 cups of powdered sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoas nd a pinch of salt alternatively with 1 tablespoon of milk.

  3. Beat this to a spreading consistency, then blend in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Frost as desired on your cooled cake. 

Recipe Notes

Makes enough icing for one 13" x 9" pan, two 9" round pans, one bundt pan, or 24 cupcakes.