For me, the best part of any chocolate is the frosting and the topping, they are the finishing touch and determine the cake’s overall tastiness. With that being said, I am very picky when it comes to frosting because I just want the best, but at the same time, I also want a recipe that’s very simple and quick to make.
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One of my favorite recipes to make is this one by Joon’s Little Table on YouTube because it is so good and I just love how easy it is to make. I bet that even beginners in baking can make this perfectly on their first try. Learn how now by reading the instructions below.
Ingredients for Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- ½ cup + 1½ tbsp of granulated sugar
- ¼ cup of water
- ¼ cup of cocoa powder
- 1¼ cup of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract, optional
How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
Step 1
In a saucepan, add the sugar and water, then place it on a stove over medium-low heat, and let it simmer shaking the pan gently every once in a while.
Step 2
Once boiling, turn off the heat, then remove it from the stove, and allow it to cool for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
After cooling down, sift over the cocoa powder, then whisk them well to combine, and let it cool until lukewarm.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter, then pour in the cooled chocolate mixture, and add in the vanilla mixture.
Step 5
Beat them to combine, then scrape the side, and keep beating until smooth and desired consistency.
*Thanks to Joon’s Little Table via YouTube for all the images used here. If you love this recipe, then you’ll surely love her other videos too, so give her channel a visit and subscribe!
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