Name: German Chocolate Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 stick (soft unsalted butter); 1 pinch of salt; 1 tsp. vanilla paste; 1/8 cup cocoa powder; 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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This German buttercream features a creamy rich chocolate flavor.

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Authentic German Buttercream Recipe

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German Chocolate Buttercream

Angela Schofield

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Cuisine German

Servings ½ cups

Ingredients

1 stick soft unsalted butter
1 pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla paste
⅛ cup cocoa powder
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Beat the butter on high speed for about 5 minutes until light and creamy.
In the meantime, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 sec. Stir well and repeat for 15 sec. Stir until the chocolate is smooth.
Add the cocoa powder, vanilla paste, melted chocolate and salt to the bowl.
Beat on high speed for about 3 – 5 min.
Add half of powdered sugar and beat on medium speed for about 2 min. Add the other half of the powdered sugar and beat on high speed for another 3 – 5 min. until the frosting is light and fluffy.