Best Russian Buttercream Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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PERFECT CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting image

This decadent chocolate buttercream frosting is a hit for any special occasion. It's rich, creamy, and simple.

Provided by FoodJunkie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups powdered sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 tablespoons whipping cream, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

RUSSIAN BUTTERCREAM CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Russian Buttercream Chocolate Frosting image

Make and share this Russian Buttercream Chocolate Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups butter, softened (2 1/2 sticks)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup golden syrup (Lyle's or Delta Brand)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (1 8 oz. box Bakers Baking Chocolate Squares) or 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (1 8 oz. box Bakers Baking Chocolate Squares)

Steps:

  • Microwave semi-sweet chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl at 30 second intervals, stirring before continuing, until just melted.
  • In a food processor, process butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt until smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape the bowl as needed.
  • Add the syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, about 5-10 seconds.
  • Scrape down the bowl, and then add the melted chocolate and pulse until smooth and creamy, about 10-15 seconds. Do not overmix.
  • Frosting can be used immediately or for longer storage, refrigerate the frosting, covered, and let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1490.4, Fat 102.5, SaturatedFat 63.8, Cholesterol 203.3, Sodium 662.7, Carbohydrate 164.9, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 103.8, Protein 8.2

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