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A rich chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes and cookie cups!

I’ve been wanting to make a chocolate cake lately.

I made the frosting part of the cake today, so now just have to make the actual cake part. haha

A rich chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes and cookie cups!

Actually, this frosting isn’t for a cake I’m making, but for a delicious recipe that I’ll be posting on Monday.
I think you’ll like it.

SAVE THIS CHOCOLATE FROSTING TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD!

This frosting recipe was so easy and turns out so well that I really just wanted to eat it with a spoon, but I refrained. Of course, I did have a little bit, but just enough for that all-important taste test. 😉

 

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A rich chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes and cookie cups!
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Chocolate Buttercream

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup solid vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Cream the shortening and butter in a mixing bowl on medium speed.
  • Mix in the cocoa and the vanilla extract.
  • Mix in half of the confectioners' sugar. Add one tablespoon of milk and thoroughly combine.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the remaining confectioners’ sugar.
  • Add 2 tablespoons milk and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • If frosting appears too dry add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time.

Notes

This recipe makes about 3 cups which will provide enough frosting for 24 cupcakes or one double layer cake.
A rich chocolate buttercream frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes and cookie cups!

I rate everything I make on a scale of 1 – 4 with 4 being the best and this Chocolate Buttercream Frosting earned 4 rolling pins.

It is so delicious that I really can’t wait to put it on a cake! I just can’t decide which one I’ll make it for first, a yellow or chocolate one. So, decorate your cakes, cupcakes and the recipe I’ll be posting on Monday with it! You won’t be sorry! Be sure to come back and see what it is!!

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