Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Whipped for Cakes

For Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Whipped for Cakes, the counter starts with unsalted butter softened, powdered sugar sifted, and kosher salt. Portion it for 12 people.

Count on 10 minutes of prep, about 10 minutes from the first measurement to the plate.

Ingredients Method

What goes in the bowl

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
• 4 oz dark chocolate melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup heavy cream

How the cooking goes

1. In the bowl of a electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat together butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and until light and smooth.
2. Put all the melted chocolate and beat in until slightly lightened.
3. Switch to the whisk.
4. Put cream and whisk on high until light and fluffy.

After it comes off the heat

Chill it for the time the method names before serving. Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

If you want another plate from Chocolate, open Chocolate Desserts for the Home Table and Chocolate Fudge Pie Cooled Before Slicing.