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Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
- Amount
- 2 1/2 cups
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Total Time
- 20 min
We've intensified the chocolate flavor to make dark chocolate frosting! This buttercream recipe is an amazing way to finish your layered cake or peanut butter cupcakes.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup dark cocoa powder or 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 4-5 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
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- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Instructions
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Notes:
- To store: Frosting should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks and can be frozen for up to 6 weeks. Bring back to room temperature and re-whip before using.
How To
Buttercream Frosting Tips and Tricks
Learn how to fix runny frosting with these buttercream frosting tips and tricks. We’ll help answer your common buttercream questions such as how to fix grainy buttercream frosting and how to make frosting thicker for piping.
