This is the recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Buttercream Icing.
I am so glad that this is a recipe that we can make sugar free as well.
Sugar Free Cocoa Buttercream Icing
I should mention at this time that this is really a frosting and not an icing.
People seem to use these terms interchangeably.
The is a difference between frosting and icing.
Icing tends to be more condensed and used for decorating a cookie or similar baked good. However, frosting is a fluffier topping that really accentuates the great taste of a cake or a cupcake. Personally I like them both but, will use each specifically for it's specific purpose.
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If you are still confused between the two, here is a bit of help for you.
These recipes really tell the difference between the two.
- How to make sugar free royal icing with Stevia.
- How to make sugar free royal icing with Splenda.
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- 5 ingredient sugar free cream cheese frosting.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Buttercream Icing
Here is what you will need to make this recipe.
- Butter- 6 tablespoons softened to room temperature.
- Sugar free powdered sugar- 2 ⅔ cup. Make your own powdered sugar using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder- ⅓ cup.
- Vanilla extract- 2 teaspoons.
- Milk or cream- 1 ½ tablespoons.
How to make Sugar Free Cocoa Buttercream Icing
- Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and creme it if not yet cremy.
- In a separate bowl, blend together the unsweetened cocoa and sugar free powdered sugar.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients from the second bowl to the first bowl and blend. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the milk or creme to the mixing bowl and mix on low until blended. If your frosting appears to be too thick for your needs simply add a few more drops of milk and blend. However, do not over mix the frosting as this may cause some separation.
Sugar Free Cocoa Buttercream Icing
Ingredients
- Butter- 6 tablespoons softened to room temperature.
- Sugar free powdered sugar- 2 ⅔ cup. Make your own powdered sugar using this recipe or buy sugar free powdered sugar online here.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder- ⅓ cup.
- Vanilla extract- 2 teaspoons.
- Milk or cream- 1 ½ tablespoons.
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and creme it if not yet cremy.
- In a separate bowl, blend together the unsweetened cocoa and sugar free powdered sugar.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients from the second bowl to the first bowl and blend. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the milk or creme to the mixing bowl and mix on low until blended. If your frosting appears to be too thick for your needs simply add a few more drops of milk and blend. However, do not over mix the frosting as this may cause some separation.
Recipe Notes
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May 8, 2018*About Sugar Alternatives
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Amber Ludwig
It looks so rich and gorgeous!! I think we'll use this for my son's birthday!!
MaryAnne LaRocque-Ouamar
Not only does my dad have type 2, but we can all use a little less sugar at times.
Rosie
I'd love to try this! I'm wondering if that much Splenda would be very expensive, but it would be worth it to have a treat once for a diabetic relative.