It couldn't be easier to make Chocolate Buttercream icing in a Thermomix! Just 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes prep time gives you the smoothest, sweetest and creamiest chocolate buttercream.
This Thermomix Chocolate Buttercream recipe is a favourite of mine and I regularly make it to go on top of my vanilla cupcakes and butter cake recipe.
It's perfect for birthday cakes, celebrations, morning tea and more!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
What's not to love about a smooth, creamy and chocolatey buttercream!
- Quick & Easy - our Thermomix chocolate buttercream takes less than 5 minutes to prepare!
- Basic Ingredients - made from pantry and fridge staples... there's no need to make an extra trip to the supermarket.
- Versatile - use this buttercream on your favourite cakes, loaves, cupcakes and muffins!
- Perfect For Birthdays - this is such a great chocolate buttercream for birthday cakes. Use it as a frosting on top, or to sandwich cake layers together.
What You Need
Just 5 basic ingredients!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Butter - you can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe (I prefer salted butter).
- Icing Sugar - it's important to use pure icing sugar (not icing sugar mixture) in this recipe.
- Cocoa Powder - use regular unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Vanilla Extract - use vanilla essence or vanilla extract.
- Milk - I recommend using full cream milk. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk and add an extra tablespoon if required.
Step By Step Instructions
It couldn't be quicker or easier to make our Thermomix chocolate buttercream!
Just 3 simple steps...
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Cream The Butter & Icing Sugar
Mix the butter and icing sugar together until smooth, pale and creamy.
Step 2 - Scrape The Sides Of The Bowl
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue mixing until white and creamy.
Step 3 - Add The Remaining Ingredients
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and milk.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
FAQ
This recipe makes enough buttercream to ice 12 cupcakes or a standard 20cm cake - such as our Thermomix Butter Cake Recipe.
It's important to use pure icing sugar as it results in a firmer frosting that is perfect for piping.
Simply add an extra tablespoon of milk and mix again.
On the other hand, if your frosting is too soft, add a little extra icing sugar and mix again.
Expert Tips
It's important to ensure that your butter has softened to room temperature before using. This will give you the smoothest and creamiest Thermomix chocolate buttercream.
Once you have iced your cakes/cupcakes, place them in an airtight container and store at room temperature.
This recipe can be doubled. You will need to increase the mixing times accordingly.
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Thermomix Chocolate Buttercream Icing Recipe
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 125 g butter cubed, room temperature
- 350 g pure icing sugar
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tbs milk
Instructions
- Place the butter and icing sugar into the bowl of your Thermomix and mix for 2 minutes, Speed 3.
- Scrape down the sides and mix for a further 1 minute, Speed 3 or until the mixture is white and creamy.
- Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder and milk before mixing for 1 minute, Speed 3.
Emily says
First time making this icing & it’s amazing!
Lucy says
Fantastic!
Faye says
My husbands fav is chocolate fudge cake.
I used this icing to make one for his birthday cake, he loved it.
Thanks 🙂
Lucy says
That's so wonderful to hear!
Caitlin says
Very good °°
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