How to make the best chocolate buttercream frosting that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or brownies in only 10 minutes. It's creamy, smooth, and decadent!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 24
Ingredients
1cup unsalted butter(softened, 2 sticks butter)
4-5 cupspowdered sugar
5-6Tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
3Tablespoonshalf-and-half, or heavy cream (more if needed)
In a large bowl, beat the butter for 30 seconds with an electric mixer.
Mix in 1 cup of powdered sugar, cocoa, 1 Tablespoon of half and half and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add another cup of powdered sugar along with 1 Tablespoon of half and half and beat until smooth.
Repeat until all 4 cups of powdered sugar have been added. Mix until the the frosting is smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt or vanilla if needed.
Notes
If needed, add more powdered sugar to thicken or more half and half to thin it out.