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Macro shot Chocolate Buttercream

The best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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The best recipe for making a rich, creamy, and silky chocolate buttercream. This basic chocolate buttercream recipe has a perfect smooth and creamy texture. Therefore it fits perfectly as topping on cupcakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 cupcakes
Calories 276 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 grams unsalted butter room temperature
  • 200 grams powdered sugar
  • 75 grams cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt sea salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Take the butter out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before making the buttercream, to soften at room temperature.

Buttercream

  • Mix the butter (room temperature) on the highest setting for 5 minutes. The longer the butter is beaten, the fluffier the buttercream becomes.
    250 grams unsalted butter
  • Gradually the powdered sugar. Mix everything well each time with a mixer on the lowest setting, until everything is well dissolved. Turn the mixing speed up to medium high and beat for about 3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract, cocoa powder and salt.
    200 grams powdered sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 75 grams cacao powder
  • If needed, add a bit of milk or heavy cream to thin out the texture. If it becomes too thin, you can add a bit more powdered sugar.
    2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • Fill a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe onto cupcakes or smear in the middle and over the top of a cake using a palette knife.
    If not using inmediately, store the buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Take the buttercream out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before frosting, to soften at room temperature. Re-whip before using.
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Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 625IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Keyword Buttercream, Chocolate, Easy, no-bake, Quick
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