Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

This is a basic recipe that allows you to make the choice of how sweet it is. Top cupcakes and muffins and especially chocolate zucchini cakes with this icing.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
16 servings
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted

Directions

Step 1
Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Cook?s Note

Margarine can be substituted for butter if desired.For a more dark chocolaty taste, or to counteract the sometimes prevalent taste of confectioner's sugar, add more cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154
Calories
4g
Fat
30g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 6%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol11mg 4%
Sodium30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars28g
Protein1g
Calcium11mg 1%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium52mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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