This is an easy chocolate frosting recipe that will bring your cakes and cupcakes to the next level. It’s so rich and creamy but made with simple ingredients. It’s easy to pipe and spread to make beautifully decorated desserts!
Sometimes, we need to get back to the basic recipes. The tried-and-true recipes that we keep coming back to again and again. The recipes that are versatile and can be used in conjunction with a variety of other recipes.
Buttercream frosting recipes are a prime example of that. They’re simple, basic recipes that can be used over and over and make a Plain-Jane cake spectacular. This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe is no exception.
Add the butter and a pinch of salt to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until completely smooth. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and mix on low to combine.