Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (Silky, No-Grit Method)

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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (Silky, No-Grit Method)

This chocolate buttercream frosting is smooth, rich, and creamy with no grittiness. It’s made with melted dark chocolate for a deep cocoa flavor. The texture is silky, making it perfect for spreading or piping onto cakes and cupcakes.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Cups

Calories 1276kcal

Author Fay

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

80 ml (⅓ cup) water hot
250 g (2 cups) powdered sugar this can be doubled if you like
2 teaspoon (2 teaspoon) vanilla extract
500 g (2¼ cups) butter unsalted and softened
½ cup (½ cup) dark chocolate melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing the Powdered Sugar and Liquid

Place the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl.
Add the hot water and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves. This prevents a grainy texture in the buttercream.

Straining the Mixture

Pour the sugar mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a jug or another bowl. This removes any undissolved particles for a smooth consistency.
Set the strained mixture aside to cool completely.

Whipping the Butter

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter on medium speed (speed 3) for 5 minutes.
Scrape down the bowl occasionally to ensure the butter is whipped evenly.

Incorporating the Sugar Mixture

Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly drizzle in the cooled sugar mixture.
Pour it in gradually to prevent the buttercream from splitting.
Once combined, mix on low speed (level 2 or 3) for 10 minutes. This creates a smooth, dense buttercream without excess air bubbles.

Adding the Chocolate

Pour the melted dark chocolate into the buttercream. It should be warm but not hot.
Mix for one more minute until fully incorporated and smooth.
If the chocolate cools too quickly or touches the sides of the bowl before mixing, small flecks may appear in the buttercream. This creates a speckled effect, which works well for some designs.

NOTES

Straining the sugar mixture eliminates any grittiness.
Adding the sugar mixture slowly prevents the buttercream from splitting.
Mixing for a full 10 minutes ensures a silky, aerated consistency.
If the chocolate forms specks, it’s still usable—great for a textured look!

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