Chocolate Buttercream
Ingredients
- 16 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp baking cocoa Hershey's regular, not dark
- 4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract clear
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream Sub: 2tbsp whole milk
Servings: cups (Enough for 1 double-layer 8" round cake)
Units:
Instructions
- Cream butter in a stand mixer (at least 4 minutes).
- Add about 1 c. powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla, mix well.
- Add chocolate.
- Add remaining powdered sugar. Mix on med high until smooth and puffy (approx 6 minutes).
- Add milk to desired consistency and taste.
Recipe Notes
Hot tip: Margarine is not a very good substitute. Lard is a doable substitute for half the butter - the flavor is different and careful if adding coloring.
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Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Buttercream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1414
Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49g
75%
Saturated Fat 30g
150%
Cholesterol 132mg
44%
Sodium 381mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 240g
80%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 229g
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
35%
Calcium
0.5%
Iron
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
