Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe

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Ingredients

4 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Nutrition Info

149.1 calories
carbohydrate: 16.8 g
cholesterol: 25.4 mg
fat: 9.6 g
fiber: 0.7 g
protein: 0.5 g
saturatedFat: 6.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 7.3 mg
sugar: 15.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, mix for 30 seconds. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium speed until frosting is shiny and seems to have large bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Recipe Yield

4 cups

Recipe Note

Light and fluffy chocolate frosting, suggested by my friend Linda. Spread over any cake and smooth out bubbles.

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