Chocolate Buttercream
Everyone should have this easy-to-make and reliable Chocolate Buttercream recipe in their back pockets. You can whip up this smooth, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth American buttercream in just 10 minutes! It is perfect for spreading between elegant cake layers or piping into adorable chocolate cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable shortening solid
- ¾ cup 1 ½ sticks softened salted butter
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- To make the chocolate buttercream, first cream the shortening and butter together. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla and mix in.
- Beat in 2 cups of powdered sugar. Once combined, add 1-2 Tablespoons of milk to keep the frosting from getting too dry as you combine. Once that is incorporated add the rest of the powdered sugar. Stir in a bit more milk until light and fluffy.
- Frost your cakes or cupcakes using a butter knife or a piping bag/gallon sized bag (with a small whole cut in one tip) and a piping tip