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The Best Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

This is the best chocolate buttercream recipe, and it is part of the outer layer of my 7 Layer Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cake. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Baking
Keyword chocolate, chocolate buttercream, chocolate frosting
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

THE BEST CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE – INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 lbs powdered sugar or about 8 cups (sifted for best results)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3-4 oz heavy whipping cream

Instructions

THE BEST CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE – DIRECTIONS

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and butter until fluffy.
  • Add sifted cocoa powder and mix until fully combined.
  • Add sugar, one cup at a time, mixing a bit between each addition. When adding sugar, you will want to start the mixer slowly so it doesn’t explode everywhere. Continue creaming until well blended.
  • Add salt, vanilla, and 3-4 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy, 1-2 minutes.