Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting 4.2 (5) 4 Reviews 3 Photos Light and fluffy chocolate frosting, suggested by my friend Linda. Spread over any cake and smooth out bubbles. Submitted by Tim Tyler Updated on September 23, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 32 Yield: 4 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings 4 cups powdered sugar 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Directions Combine powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt; mix for 30 seconds. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium speed until frosting is shiny and seems to have large bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes more. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 149 Calories 10g Fat 17g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 32 Calories 149 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 12% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 7mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 15g Protein 1g 1% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 35mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.