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A close-up view of a round chocolate cake with creamy chocolate buttercream frosting recipe, swirled smoothly on top, sitting on a white surface.

Chocolate Frosting Recipe

This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe is smooth, fluffy, and full of chocolate flavor. A simple homemade frosting for any dessert.

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe, Chocolate Frosting Recipe, How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter 1.5 sticks
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Mix butter and shortening together until smooth.

  2. Add powdered sugar.

  3. Sift cocoa powder into the bowl and mix.

  4. Add cream and vanilla.

  5. Beat on high until frosting is thick and smooth.

Recipe Video