Not Too Sweet Buttercream Frosting (5-minute recipe)
This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe is IT! It's not too sweet, and the chocolate really shines through. The recipe calls for a fresh vanilla bean to make the flavors in the frosting pop!
Equipment
- A rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- A vanilla bean
- 1 teaspoon of cold water
Instructions
- Beat softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed. I recommend using a paddle attachment, but a whisk attachment will work, too
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar until combined and beat on medium speed
- Add in the contents from the vanilla bean, water, and cocoa powder
- Mix until the buttercream has a fluffy texture
- Use to frost cookies, cakes, and cupcakes
Notes
Use a fresh vanilla bean to give the recipe some extra flavor.
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