One Bowl Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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One Bowl Buttercream Frosting

By: Kathleen Dickerson 
"I use this frosting on cakes but I bet you can use it on cookies. I make this frosting quite often. YUM!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (116)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, beat butter. Add confectioners' sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Stir in vanilla.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 63 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by Jen S.   view full review
Good flavor and real easy. I actually omitted the cocoa because I wanted a vanilla frosting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2007 by melissajme   view full review
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?? A super frosting, all around terrific recipe! I have tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by MIHAELA   view full review
Smooth, creamy, and a cinch to make. This recipe is a winner.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by Glacierlily   view full review
I made this with butter and 1/2 & 1/2. I wanted a vanilla frosing so I left out the cocoa...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
BEAUTIFUL frosting. Rich and creamy, chocolatey, with a silky smooth texture and great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by ABSOLUTBOUCH33   view full review
I've finally found it- this is THE chocolate frosting that I will use forever. Chocolatey,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Courtney   view full review
Both my mother and I have been using this recipe for years...it is delicious! However, I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2007 by CANDLES4YOU   view full review
This is the first frosting I've ever made and it was fantastic! I didn't alter a thing and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2006 by KEZ   view full review
The buttercream frosting I usually use can turn out a little sloppy so I decide to give this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by RAVANA   view full review
extremely fast and easy. sometimes i add about a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter, which...

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