Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

MAKES: 3 cups

Once you see how easy it is to make this rich Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, you'll wonder why you ever bought canned stuff. We've been told this homemade frosting recipe is one of the best around! Whether you spread this homemade chocolate frosting on a cake, cupcakes, or other treats, you'll love the rich, chocolatey taste it brings to your desserts.

What You'll Need

1 (1-pound) package confectioners' sugar (approximately 3-3/4 cups)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

What to Do

In a large bowl, blend the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla with an electric beater at low speed until well combined.
Once well combined, beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until creamy. Add the cooled chocolate, and beat until well combined. Add more milk, if necessary, until the frosting reaches spreading consistency.

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shmicmac 9189228

May 29, 2016

This Chocolate-Buttercream frosting looks wonderful will try and keep this recipe. Thanks!

Member 6150606

Jun 12, 2015

How much does this recipe make (cups wise) , and is this icing stiff enough to hold a shape?

Test Kitchen Team

Jun 15, 2015

Hello there! - This recipe makes about 3 cups worth of frosting, and it is stiff enough to frost a cake or cupcakes. Enjoy!

meh01 6388445

Feb 02, 2015

Can you use powdered cocoa in lieu of chocolate squares?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 03, 2015

Hello there! Yes, you can use powdered cocoa. Just substitute the chocolate squares with 1/4 cup of the powdered cocoa. Enjoy!

kristystyles

May 09, 2015

If we use cocoa powder, it doesn't need to be melted right?

Test Kitchen Team

May 11, 2015

No, you do not need to melt the cocoa powder. Enjoy!

polisteve 6359484

Feb 13, 2017

I love this really simple recipe and adding peanut butter makes it even butter.

krystal1000 688888 4

Oct 22, 2014

I like to add a bit of rum flavoring or liquor, it gives it added richness.

polisteve 6359484

Jul 18, 2014

I love this chocolate frosting recipe. I put 4 tablespoons of peanut butter in my frosting. It tastes like a reese's peanut butter cup. Yummy. Like reese's peanut butter cup. Yummm