Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting 4.4 (7) 5 Reviews 3 Photos This decadent chocolate buttercream frosting is a hit for any special occasion. It's rich, creamy, and simple. Submitted by FoodJunkie Updated on September 23, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 5 cups powdered sugar ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 tablespoons whipping cream, or more as needed Directions Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick. Cook's Note: This is enough frosting for 24 cupcakes or a 9x13-inch cake. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 187 Calories 9g Fat 28g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 187 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 3mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 28g 10% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 26g Protein 1g 1% Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 47mg 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.