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Chocolate buttercream icing

A delicious chocolatey Icing perfect to top cakes and cupcakes.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert topping
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cake, chocolate, dessert topping, Icing
Servings: 1 cake
Calories: 356kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup chocolate milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Mix the cocoa powder and powdered sugar in the stand up mixer until combined.
  • Mix the butter with the cocoa and powdered sugar mixture on low speed until combined (I turn the mixer on and off in the beginning because it may spill).
  • Add the chocolate milk and mix on low until just combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract and the turn the mixer to medium high speed and mix until the icing turns to a lighter color (about 2 minutes).
  • Spread onto cake or cupkakes and enjoy!

Notes

The consistency of this buttercream is medium which is great for icing cakes and cupcakes. If you want a thicker icing for decorations on the cake, reduce the amount of chocolate milk.