Gluten Free Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate buttercream is the perfect topping for cookies and cakes for birthdays and special occasions.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Handheld mixer
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large bowl using a handheld mixer.
- Slowly alternate pouring in the powdered sugar and the small amount of vanilla extract and water until the mixture turns creamy.
- Stir in the cocoa powder.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Notes
Buttercream frosting can be made two days in advance. Keep the frosting covered in the fridge and let the frosting reach room temperature before using. If you're going to make the frosting ahead of time, fluff up the frosting with a mixer right before using.
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