I need a simple Chocolate buttercream frosting recipe?

Thanks in advanceI need a simple Chocolate buttercream frosting recipe?
Is this simple enough?





1/2 c. shortening


1/2 c. butter


1 tsp. vanilla


4 c. sifted powdered sugar


3/4 c. sifted cocoa


3-4 tbsp. milk


3 tbsp. light corn syrup





Cream shortening, butter, and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar and cocoa on medium speed, scraping down bowl often. Add milk and corn syrup until light and fluffy.





Here is a website with more Chocolate Buttercream recipes:


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Whatcha bakin'?





Edit - Oh nice! Have fun baking!I need a simple Chocolate buttercream frosting recipe?
Glad to help! Is ther any leftover cake? I'll take some! haha Report Abuse

1 pound (2 cups) powdered (icing or 10X sugar)


1/4 cup milk


1 teaspoon vanilla


1/2 cup salted butter, 1 stick


1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, baking cocoa not the kind you drink











Pour the powdered (icing) sugar into a large mixing bowl.


Add milk, vanilla and butter.


Beat until fluffy, scraping the bowl often, approximately 2 minutes.


Add the unsweetened cocoa and beat 1 more minute.
6 tablespoons butter, softened


2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar


1/2 cup cocoa


1/3 cup milk


1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla





1Place butter in a bowl and beat until creamy.


2Add sugar and cocoa, mixing well.


3Stir in milk in portions, stirring each time.


4Add vanilla.
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Happy baking! :)