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* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
* 1.25 cups confectioner’s sugar
* 1.25 cups confectioner’s sugar
* 1 tbsp milk
* 2 tbsp milk
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/8 teaspoon espresso powder
* 1/8 teaspoon espresso powder
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#Add cocoa to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer. Whisk through to remove any lumps.
#Add cocoa to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer. Whisk through to remove any lumps.
#Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
#Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
#Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of sugar followed by about a tablespoon of milk. After each addition has been combined, turn mixer onto a high speed for about a minute. Repeat until all sugar and milk have been added.
#Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture.
#Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.
#Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.
#If frosting appears too dry, add more milk, a little at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it appears to wet and does not hold its form, add more confectioner’s sugar, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.
#If frosting appears too dry, add more milk, a little at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it appears to wet and does not hold its form, add more confectioner’s sugar, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.

Latest revision as of 17:07, 10 March 2017

Taken from https://addapinch.com/perfect-chocolate-buttercream-frosting-recipe/


  • 0.75 stick butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1.25 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon espresso powder


  1. Add cocoa to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer. Whisk through to remove any lumps.
  2. Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
  3. Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture.
  4. Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.
  5. If frosting appears too dry, add more milk, a little at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it appears to wet and does not hold its form, add more confectioner’s sugar, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.


Will work for chocolate cupcakes or 9x9 chocolate cake.