This easy homemade chocolate buttercream is rich, creamy, fluffy, and packed with chocolate flavor. Itβs perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, or any dessert that needs a delicious chocolate upgrade!
π§ Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- Β½ cup (45β50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3β5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- 2β3 tablespoons melted chocolate, optional, for a richer flavor
π©βπ³ Step-by-Step
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