Chocolate American Buttercream

Tiffany Hill

Servings

6 Cups

Category

Dessert

A rich, creamy bakery-style buttercream that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookie cakes, and decorating. Smooth, fluffy, and easy to customize with flavors and colors.

Chocolate American Buttercream

Ingredients

  • 4 sticks (2 cups) salted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

    Step One: Cream the Butter

    1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes until pale and creamy.

    Step Two: Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla

    1. Add vanilla extract and then add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed at first to prevent a sugar cloud.

    2. Add the cocoa powder and mix well.

    3. Once incorporated, increase speed to medium and beat until smooth.

    Step Three: Whip for Fullness

    1. Beat on medium-high speed for an additional 5 minutes until light and airy.

    Step Four: Adjust Texture

    1. Beat on lowest setting for another five minutes to remove air bubbles and smooth out buttercream.