Chocolate buttercream frosting

Fluffy and smooth with a lovely chocolatey flavour, this is how to make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting! Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting chocolatey, buttercream frosting is a classic favourite for smothering over cakes and cupcakes. Totally indulgent and will rival any high end bakery! 6 minutes, usually 7 to 8 minutes.

The longer you beat, the fluffier it is and the smoother it is. Too little, and it just tastes like butter. Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Add half the icing sugar and cocoa powder.

Beat for 3 minutes – start slow, increase to speed 7. Add remaining icing sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk and vanilla if using. Beat again for 1 minute on speed 7. Icing Sugar – if you are in Australia, get the packets labelled as Soft icing sugar. Dutch Processed cocoa powder is a more intense flavour than normal cocoa powder.