Indulge in the rich and creamy taste of this homemade Chocolate Fudge Buttercream Frosting. Made with simple ingredients, this versatile frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. With its smooth texture and intense chocolate flavor, it will surely satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Whip up a batch of this decadent frosting and take your desserts to the next level.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into the bowl. Mix on low speed until well combined.
- Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Use the chocolate fudge buttercream frosting to decorate your favorite desserts. It pairs perfectly with chocolate cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and cookies.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This recipe yields enough frosting to generously frost a two-layer 9-inch round cake or 24 cupcakes.
For an extra chocolatey flavor, you can use dark cocoa powder in place of regular cocoa powder.
You can also add a tablespoon of strong brewed coffee to enhance the richness of the chocolate flavor.