Chocolate Buttercream
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Butter softened
- 4 ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 5-6 Tbsp Milk or heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In stand mixer fitted with paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for 2 minutes, until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk or cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed about 30 seconds until combined, and then beat on high speed for 1 minute.
- Frost cupcakes or cake. If not using immediately, cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
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