chocolate almond buttercream

Chocolate Almond Buttercream

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After discovering that my website was down this past weekend, I needed to drown my sorrows. Baking something cute and delicious usually does the trick. I admit that sometimes I don’t get to do as much baking as I’d like. However, a bad day is a good excuse to make a mess in the kitchen! So, on Monday when my two littlest littles went down for their naps I took my two older kiddos into the kitchen and we created some simple wiggly worm cupcakes, perfect for Halloween! Of course to make wiggly worm cupcakes you need to have chocolate frosting. What more scrumptious chocolate flavor than a chocolate almond buttercream??

Chocolate Almond Buttercream

wiggly worm cupcakes with chocolate almond buttercream

I had this idea in my head to incorporate gummy worms. I poked a hole through the cupcakes and inserted a gummy worm into each one. Next time I think I need to find some longer gummy worms but it worked out fine.

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Chocolate Almond Buttercream

Regardless, we still had fun baking and decorating together and they still tasted delicious. Especially with this chocolate almond buttercream I whipped up! I usually like a really stiff buttercream. That way I can pile it up high on the cupcake and decorate with a nice swirl. However, since I had to dip these cupcakes into cookies I went for a softer buttercream this time around. The result is a rich and delicious buttercream that you really don’t need a lot of!

Chocolate Almond Buttercream
A rich and basic buttercream recipe with a chocolate almond twist.
Author: Justine Young
Ingredients
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup of softened butter
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 1 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp of almond extract
  • 2 TBSP of cocoa powder
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a stand mixer. If you desire a stiffer frosting, add slightly less milk and slightly more powdered sugar (not too much as it will affect the taste) to desired consistency.
Recipe Notes

Adapted from C & H Buttercream

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The only problem now is I’ve got a bunch of cupcakes sitting on my counter. Not good when you’re trying to live the low carb lifestyle.

Chocolate Almond Buttercream
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22 Responses to chocolate almond buttercream

  1. Crystal October 20, 2016 at 6:03 am #

    This sounds and looks delicious!Thanks for sharing!

    • Justine @ Little Dove October 20, 2016 at 8:02 am #

      Thanks so much Crystal, it was really good frosting, I finally treated myself to one. 😉

  2. Holly October 20, 2016 at 8:25 am #

    These look awesome and your photos are gorgeous. Great post!

  3. Jenni Laplow October 20, 2016 at 8:46 am #

    Yum! This looks so delectable! I’m pinning to make 🙂

  4. Stacy October 20, 2016 at 9:54 am #

    Um I don’t bathing I can make this anytime soon because I’m afraid I’d eat it with a spoon!!!! This looks so delish…pinning!

  5. Rochelle October 20, 2016 at 11:25 am #

    Omgoodness that sounds amazing!

  6. Madi October 20, 2016 at 4:08 pm #

    THIS LOOK SO GOOD!!!

  7. Heather @Boston Girl Bakes October 20, 2016 at 4:12 pm #

    I love chocolate and almond together! This looks so tasty!

  8. The Golden Girl Diary October 20, 2016 at 7:30 pm #

    These look amazing! Think I need one now….

  9. Luz T October 21, 2016 at 6:51 am #

    This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing, I will definitely make it.

    • Justine @ Little Dove October 21, 2016 at 7:37 pm #

      Thanks for your sweet comment, I hope you enjoy if you get a chance to make it!

  10. Nellwyn October 21, 2016 at 8:52 am #

    This sounds delicious! I love anything almond flavoured so I’ll have to try this almond buttercream.

  11. Leslie October 21, 2016 at 4:59 pm #

    Yummy! Buttercream is my favorite frosting. This almond chocolate sounds like i need a container in the fridge for when pms strikes! Sorry, but yum! Haha.

  12. Sharon October 22, 2016 at 4:37 am #

    Yes! I love almond flavor. But I’ve never had it in buttercream. What a perfect idea! I can’t wait to use this on loaves and cupcakes

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