Chocolate Buttercream Icing Easy. In a mixer add the butter and the vanilla. Then whip at high speed for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Add confectioners sugar about 2 tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is reached. With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment beat the butter on medium speed until creamy about 2 minutes. Then add in the powdered sugar with the mixer off 12 cup at a time.
How to make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Making buttercream is really quite simple whether its vanilla buttercream or chocolate.
Gradually add milk remaining 14 cup cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Perfect for birthday cakes cupcakes cookies and other treats this homemade chocolate frosting offers a sweet and delicious finish. Add confectioners sugar about 2 tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is reached. You only need 5 ingredients to make this creamy chocolate buttercream frosting and a spoon to eat it.