Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe is fantastic on cakes, cookies, and cupcakes! It's smooth, creamy, and totally irresistible.

Course Frosting

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 147kcal

Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together. Set aside.
Beat the softened butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
Gradually add about two cups of the sifted powdered sugar/cocoa powder mixture, one 1/2 cup at a time. Stir to combine before adding more.
Add the half-n-half, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Gradually add the remaining two cups of the sifted powdered sugar/cocoa powder mixture, one 1/2 cup at a time. Stir to combine before adding more. Beat the buttercream until smooth.*
Stir the chocolate buttercream frosting by hand using a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula to remove any air bubbles.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

*If the buttercream is too thick/dry, add more half-n-half one tablespoon at a time. Or if it is too wet, add more powdered sugar a little at a time.