Comments on: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:43:21 +0000

In reply to Gladys Rome. You're very welcome, Gladys! Thank you so much for trusting my recipes. :)

By: Gladys Rome

Gladys Rome — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0000

i PRINTED THIS RECIPE AND THE PREVIOUS FOR TWO FLAVORS CAKE AS IT CONTAINES SO MUCH GREAT “GENERAL” INFORMATION! i’M NEW TO BAKING AND REALLY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS. THANK-YOU, GLADYS

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:53:45 +0000

In reply to Yoana Georgis. Hi Yoana! This frosting can be frozen for several months. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes! I'm so glad they've been such a hit! :)

By: Yoana Georgis

Yoana Georgis — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:39:46 +0000

I am doing some volume baking for a 60th birthday celebration and I am wondering how far ahead these can be made and frozen? A lot will be happening during the week of this event so I am hoping to have these down up to two weeks ahead of time and am wondering if they will hold okay in the freezer? BTW, I LOVE your recipes and tutorials! Everything I have made from your inventory has been GREAT!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:54:47 +0000

In reply to Nancy. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Nancy! I am so glad you've enjoyed everything so much! :)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:52:20 +0000

Best chocolate buttercream I have made or tasted. Thanks Sam, every one of your recipes I’ve tried are at hit… you have given me motivation to bake!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:08:22 +0000

In reply to K. You can the frosting will just be stiffer and harder to spread. :)

By: K

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:32:54 +0000

can I omit the milk?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:22:05 +0000

In reply to Cynthia. Hi Cynthia! I haven't tried it, but using a black food gel is going to give you the best results. :)

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:16:52 +0000

Hi! Have you tried adding black food coloring to this recipe? I want to make Halloween cupcakes with VERY black frosting and I think the cocoa powder in the recipe will help that. Just curious to know if you have tried it. Thanks Sam!

By: Indigo

Indigo — Sat, 24 May 2025 02:31:45 +0000

Good frosting, only thing is I halved the recipe and iced 15 cupcakes with at least 4 serves left in the piping bag but this says it serves 12 so be aware of that if you only have 12 cupcakes…

By: Karyn

Karyn — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:31:21 +0000

Soooo good!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:53:18 +0000

In reply to Ellen. Hi Ellen! There's no need to sift ingredients here. :)

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:14:09 +0000

Is it necessary to sift the sugar and cocoa after you measure them to take out lumps.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:33:20 +0000

In reply to Carol. Hi Carol! You could certainly put sprinkles all over this frosting. :)

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:16:50 +0000

Does this frosting work well for sprinkles? My 3 year old granddaughter’so birthday cake request is for cosmic sprinkles all around the sides of her cake 🙂

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:59:58 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Thanks for the positive review, Bruce! We love that combination

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:55:59 +0000

A nice, simple chocolate American buttercream. It worked very well on Sam’s white cake.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:18:03 +0000

In reply to Carole. We're so glad you like it, Carole! Enjoy

By: Carole

Carole — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:31:46 +0000

Thank you so much! This is killer chocolate frosting!

By: Allie

Allie — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:58:54 +0000

Easy and so yummy! We only used about half the sugar and it was great.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:01:51 +0000

In reply to Laurie. Hi Laurie! I personally am comfortable leaving it at room temperature for up to 2 days.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:10:33 +0000

Can you leave the cake/cupcakes on the counter AFTER you frost them or does this frosting need to be in the fridge after frosting?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:47:15 +0000

In reply to Melody A Janovich. Hi Melody! I like to use DeLallo espresso powder. :)

By: Melody A Janovich

Melody A Janovich — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:38:58 +0000

Hi, Sam!
Love, love, LOVE all your yummy recipes~ I was wondering what type of espresso powder do you use? Do you use a certain brand? Thankssss!!