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Posted on May 21, 2017
Here we go! This is my favorite chocolate buttercream recipe. I’m tempted to call it a “basic” chocolate buttercream, but it’s anything but– it’s incredibly CREAMY, silky, smooth, and rich. Like a decadent brownie in frosting form. Melts in your mouth and is unbelievable on chocolate cupcakes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2.5 cups

Description
This is my favorite chocolate buttercream recipe. It’s incredibly rich, creamy, silky, smooth, and easy to work with for decorating cakes and cupcakes!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup ( 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 and ½ cups ( 420g) confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ cup ( 45g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream or milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.
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