Quick Chocolate Buttercream Frosting-rich and creamy, perfect every time!
Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me! That’s right, today’s my birthday. I’m turning 29 again. Really it’s 48 but it’s all just a number anyway. We’re as young (or old) as we feel. Most days I’m probably in my early 30’s. Every now and then I feel ancient, like when I’m trying to figure out my Iphone. Seriously, I’ve filled up my Cloud and I didn’t even know I had one!
As I plan my cake, I realized not everyone may know about the best chocolate buttercream recipe ever. I’m still working on the cake, I tried 2 recipes today but neither was worthy of this buttercream. I’m not even sure what flavor the cake will be. I just know this buttercream has to be on top. It’s smooth and creamy. Rich and chocolaty. If you plan on being generous with your decorating (or eating half a batch with a spoon) double the recipe.
I’ll figure out the cake later. In the meantime, I did make a double batch, so I can have a spoonful of frosting as a snack for now.
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Quick Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening and salt until smooth. Add in cocoa and vanilla, beat until well combined, making sure to scrape down sides of bowl with a spatula.
- Add in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Add cream, once combined, beat on medium speed until creamy.
Notes
for a thicker frosting add more powdered sugar, for a thinner frosting add more cream
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
My sweet friend Mia of Tiny Hands, sent me this gorgeous bracelet.
The charms are so cute. I just want to eat them up! They are almost too hard to resist. You see, the charms all smell like CHOCOLATE! Can you imagine walking around with that delicious smell of chocolate just floating up every time your wrist get’s near your face?
Every Charm she makes smells like the food it is. Key Lime Pie…smells like Key Lime Pie. A Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie…yup, peanut butter! And she makes all sorts of jewelry. Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings, I’m in love with her bookmarks, how cute would those be as Christmas Presents?
This giveaway is now closed.
To help celebrate my Birthday, Mia is giving away two $75.00 Gift Certificates to her online store. Two readers will win! Entering is easy. Just go visit Tiny Hands and then leave a comment telling me your favorite charm from her collection.
You can earn extra entries for Liking Tiny Hands on Facebook, following Tiny Hands on Pinterest and following Tiny Hands on Instagram, just leave an extra comment for each.
Fine print-giveaway is open World-wide as long as your country doesn’t have restrictions regarding this type of giveaway. Giveaway is sponsored by Tiny Hands and Chocolate, Chocolate and more. Giveaway will end 12:00 am EST, October 1, 2014. Winners will be chosen at random and notified via e-mail.
Becky says
First of all: Happy Birthday to you! And thanks for the great Give Away! Since I love Donuts, I love the Scented Donuts Bracelet!
Greetings, Becky
kbo says
Happy Birthday and since my son talked me into playing “Tapped Out” it’s all about collecting doughnuts!
Lynn Harrell says
Since I live in Florida and we are always looking for a way to cool down during the summer, the snow cone charm is one of my favorites. Of course they are all wonderful.
Kristen says
My favorite is the pink frosted cupcake.
Cecilia says
I just found out about your website everything is sooo cute! My favorite one so far would be the chocolate chip cookie because it reminds me of my sons 🙂 I spent two days trying to figure out where i was supposed to comment lol now im too late, bummer 🙁 i hope to be able to participate nxt time. Happy Birthday!!
Anne Marie Lavallee says
My favorite is the SCENTED STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE NECKLACE, I love baking cupcakes. I always like to try new flavours and be creative. Plus, chocolate and strawberries are my two favorite things.. I have never won a contest before..I would love to win this. Thank you 🙂 I also liked tiny hands on facebook and followed her on pinterest,
Jean says
Happy Birthday Joan .My favorite is the pizza, I love chocolate and strawberry short cake is the best ,I have it on my birthday every year (75) but I also love pizza ..I just printed several of your receipts for my granddaughter who is taking a baking course in collage thanks for the chance to win
Fredda says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I loved ALL the Tiny Hands jewelry! But my personal favorite is the chocolate cake. WHo can turn down chocolate cake 🙂
Janie says
I love each and every one. My very favorite is, I think, the Scented Very Berry Strawberry (ice cream cone) Necklace. That is if you can really pick a favorite from such a selection. Very talented and very creative.