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Chocolate Buttercream

This simple to make, rich dark chocolate buttercream is perfect for topping any sheet cake or bars.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttercream, chocolate
Servings: 6
Author: Amy- A Red Spatula

Equipment

  • hand or stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder I love to use the Heryshey Special Dark
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt ONLY USE IF YOUR BUTTER IS UNSALTED
  • milk I used about 2 tablespoons in this recipe, but you can add however much you need to get the consistency you like in an iccing.

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl or your stand mixer. Start with 2 tablespoons milk.
  • Mix on high for 2-4 minutes until the icing is light and fluffy.
  • If the icing is too stiff, add another tablespoon or 2 of milk. If it is too thin, add in about 2-4 tablespoons more powdered sugar.
  • I like to add this icing on the chocolate zucchini cake when it is still fairly warm. It melts down slightly!
  • Now, sit back and enjoy. You deserve it!