This is one of those recipes where you are licking the spoon after, it’s SO delicious!
The possibilities for different variations of chocolate buttercream are endless,
but this is my TRIED and TRUE method that is sure to become your personal go-to recipe! 
This frosting is creamy, silky and incredibly light and fluffy with minimal effort!
It melts in your mouth and is not overly sweet either.
Perfect for cakes, fillings and cupcakes. It holds up beautifully.
Homemade Chocolate Buttercream Frosting!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup 1 stick salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup shortening room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in short 30 second bursts, 2-4 times, stirring in between each, set aside.
- Using an electric mixer place confectioners’ sugar and cocoa into a bowl and blend until well combined.
- Carefully pour boiling water over sugar/cocoa slowly until combined.
- Increase mixer speed to medium and start scraping down the sides of bowl until sugar dissolves, Making sure that the mixture is smooth, then add syrup and vanilla & mix until well blended.
- add the melted chocolate
- On a medium speed continue scraping down sides.
- Add butter and shortening and beat on low until creamy
- Gradually increase mixer speed & continue beating until light and fluffy
- Place bowl in refrigerator to chill to bring it to spreading consistency, about 30 minutes
- ENJOY!
Did you make this recipe?
Make sure to follow on Pinterest for more recipes!
Leave A Reply!