Recipe
Classic Chocolate Buttercream
This easy chocolate buttercream has a delicious velvety texture. It's made with dark chocolate for the best chocolate flavor.
Yield: 6 dl*Ingredients
- 80 g salted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 8 dl powdered sugar (approx.)
- 3-4 tbsp milk
- 50 g dark chocolate
- 25 g dark chocolate
Instructions
- Start by whipping the butter with vanilla in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until it’s fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, alternating between the two while mixing.80 g salted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 8 dl powdered sugar, 3-4 tbsp milk
- Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces or use chocolate chips. Melt 50 g dark chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning. Once melted, add the remaining 25 g dark chocolate and stir until there are no lumps in the mixture.50 g dark chocolate, 25 g dark chocolate
- Pour the melted chocolate into the buttercream and mix until the chocolate is evenly incorporated and the buttercream turns a lovely light brown color.
- If needed, feel free to add more powdered sugar or milk to achieve your desired consistency.
Notes
*One batch of this recipe yields about 6 deciliters / 550 grams / 2 1/2 cups of buttercream. That’s enough to pipe with a star tip on 12-14 cupcakes, just like in the pictures! Enjoy your baking!