Whipped Cocoa Buttercream
Dive into the velvety embrace of our Whipped Cocoa Buttercream! Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or brownies, this frosting will elevate your desserts to a whole new level of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cocoa
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed for about a minute until it's light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Stir slowly until well combined.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 2 minutes until the frosting is airy and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Generously frost 1 dozen cupcakes or your favorite dessert with the Whipped Cocoa Buttercream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg