Chocolate Russian Buttercream
Servings: 8 servings
Yields: 1 cup / 230g
Calories: 95kcal
Make this easy chocolate Russian buttercream with 4 ingredients and 5 minutes for a rich frosting that’s subtly sweet and perfectly creamy!
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Ingredients
- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (113 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Note 1
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, beat butter on medium high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes.1 stick unsalted butter
- Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk. Then increase the speed to medium high and continue to beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Add cocoa powder and salt. Whip again until incorporated, 30 seconds.1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Notes
Note 1: You can use either unsweetened Dutch-processed or natural cocoa powder. Dutch-processed cocoa powder will produce richer and darker-colored frosting.
Storing Tips:
- Store the chocolate Russian buttercream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Let the frosting come to room temperature. Then, whip until smooth before using.
- Store the chocolate Russian buttercream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Let the frosting come to room temperature. Then, whip until smooth before using.
Nutrition
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 95kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 1g
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 90mg