Chocolate Buttercream Frosting-No Powdered Sugar Required!

A smooth, creamy, chocolate frosting that requires ZERO powdered sugar!

Let me ask you a question:  Is powdered sugar a regular staple in your pantry?

You know, is there always a container of the powdery white stuff sitting there, just in case?  I have to be honest, I used to.  It was sitting there along with the flour, baking powder and vanilla, but, really wasn’t being used that often.

When it was used, several cups were being used at a time. A little too sugary at times.

Darn yummy, but, sometimes, it was just too much. So, it’s no longer a staple in my pantry.

When it was time to frost last week’s Chocolate Cake, it was time to do a little googling, That’s when I found this treat.(sorry, link no longer available!)  It’s smooth, creamy and has an amazing chocolate, butter cream flavor.

Also: NO powdered sugar!

Here are a few things to note:

• Be sure your butter is soft! If it is too cold or hard, the frosting will not achieve a smooth texture.
• After mixing, don’t forget to refrigerate the frosting for at least 15 minutes before using. This will help it set and thicken up a bit. The longer you can let it set, the better.
• Refrigerate any leftover frosting in a covered container.
• This recipe makes enough frosting for: 12 cupcakes or a 9 inch cake.

This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting tastes so amazing, you will not want to make another chocolate frosting ever!

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting-No Powdered Sugar Required

Erin Table for Seven

A smooth, creamy, chocolate frosting that requires NO powdered sugar!

4.41 from 50 votes

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Additional Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1 cup

Calories 1218 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup 1 stick butter, softened
• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

 

• Beat all ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth.
• Let frosting sit in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before using.
• Keeps leftover covered in refrigerator.

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Notes

• Be sure your butter is soft! If it is too cold or hard, the frosting will not achieve a smooth texture.
• Prep time includes setting time in refrigerator

Nutrition

Calories: 1218kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 6gFat: 95gSaturated Fat: 60gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 8gSugar: 94gVitamin A: 2836IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg

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