Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This whipped chocolate buttercream frosting recipe makes an outstanding light and fluffy buttercream with a perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and chocolate flavor. It's simply delightful!
And it's so much more than just a basic buttercream. It is incredibly CREAMY, silky, smooth, and rich. Just the way I like it!
Ingredients
- Butter forms the base of the buttercream. It adds richness, creaminess, and a smooth texture to the frosting. It also provides flavor and helps create a stable structure.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor and richness. It also provides depth and intensity of color, giving the frosting its characteristic chocolate hue.
- Vanilla extract enhances and rounds out the chocolate flavor, creating a more balanced taste.
- Powdered sugar sweetens the buttercream and helps thicken it to achieve the desired consistency. It also contributes to the smoothness of the frosting, ensuring a silky texture.
- A pinch of salt balances the sweetness of the powdered sugar and enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Heavy cream adds richness and creaminess, while also helping to thin the frosting to the desired consistency. It helps to create a smooth, spreadable frosting that easily adheres to cakes or cupcakes.
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How to Make Easy Chocolate Buttercream
Buttercream is very easy to make. Simply whip the butter with your whisk attachment until it is smooth and light in color. Add the cocoa powder and mix until it is creamy.
Next, add the vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt. (Some people recommend sifting the powdered sugar. I haven't found that necessary.) Mix well.
As the mixer is slowly mixing, add the heavy cream. Mix it until combined, then scrape the sides of the bowl. (Pampered chef scraper/spatulas are my favorites.)
Now the magic happens as you turn the mixer to high speed and let the whisk whip the frosting into a light and fluffy consistency. It will take several minutes to create a lovely fluffy buttercream.
It makes the BEST whipped chocolate buttercream with cocoa powder to top your favorite cakes or cupcakes. It's PERFECT with my moist Amish chocolate cake recipe!
The Best Chocolate Frosting
Let's be honest here, we all know that frosting can make or break a cake. A delicious cake that's topped with too-sweet or less-than-perfect frosting leaves something to be desired.
Not that we eat cake for the frosting 😉 , but cake and frosting should compliment each other.
So when I'm looking for a perfect slice of cake, I want a moist and fluffy cake (like this Amish chocolate cake) with a light and fluffy frosting.
Not-too-Sweet Chocolate Buttercream
Buttercream is (in my opinion) some of the most delicious frosting. But I am rather picky about my frosting/icing.
I prefer frosting that is light in sweetness and fluffy in texture. I don't like it too sweet.
So in this recipe, the whipped butter, along with the heavy cream that's used, produces the perfect light and fluffy texture that I desire.
If you try this Amish recipe for amazing whipped chocolate buttercream frosting, I'd love it if you left a comment and star rating below. Thank you!
Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. butter (3 sticks), softened
- 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
Instructions
- Whip the butter until smooth and light. Add cocoa powder and mix until creamy.1 1/2 c. butter (3 sticks), softened, 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix.1 tsp. vanilla extract, 3 1/2 c. powdered sugar, pinch of salt
- With the mixer running on low, slowly add heavy cream. Once everything is mixed, scrape the sides of the bowl and turn the mixer to high speed. Whip, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally, for about 4 minutes.3/4 c. heavy cream
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