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Small Batch Chocolate Frosting

Make a small batch chocolate frosting with butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, and cream. Just enough for a few cupcakes or a small cake.

Small Batch Chocolate Frosting

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A simple buttercream made with butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, and a little cream. Spread it on cupcakes or a small cake.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 batch
Calories973

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp softened salted butter
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1–2 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer

Directions
 

  1. Beat the butter until it is smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa a little at a time, mixing as you go.
  3. Mix in the vanilla and 1 Tbsp of the cream.
  4. Add more cream a little at a time until the frosting is easy to spread.

Nutrition

Serving: 213g | Calories: 973kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 1637IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 batch). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.