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Velvety Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Achieve a fluffy and smooth chocolate buttercream frosting with the perfect balance of butter and powdered sugar, using Dutch Processed cocoa powder. This recipe guarantees an amazing finishing touch for your cakes and cupcakes.
2
15 min
TOTAL TIME
275
CALORIES
$0.31
PER SERVING
Velvety Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
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Ingredients
5 INGREDIENTS
12 SERVINGS
Powdered Sugar
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
sifted
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
Milk
1/4 cup milk
Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
sifted
Unsalted Butter
3/4 cup unsalted butter
softened
Directions
6 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Place softened unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment.
2
Beat butter for 3 minutes on medium-high speed (speed 7) until it becomes pale.
3
Add half of the sifted powdered sugar and sifted Dutch Processed cocoa powder to the butter. Beat for 3 minutes on medium-high speed, starting slow and then increasing to speed 7.
4
Add the remaining sifted powdered sugar and sifted Dutch Processed cocoa powder to the mixture. Beat again for 3 minutes on medium-high speed.
5
Lastly, add milk and vanilla extract. Beat for 1 more minute on medium-high speed (speed 7).
6
Spread the frosting onto cakes or cupcakes, or use a frosting bag to pipe it.
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Health Info
Macros
42g
CARBS
12g
FAT
0g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
12 SERVINGS
63G EACH
Calories
276 kcal
14%
Carbohydrates
42 g
15%
Fat
12 g
16%
Protein
0.9 g
2%
Minerals
Vitamins
*Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the USDA nutrient database and may be inaccurate.
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