
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 mins
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar (you can add up to 1.5 cups more if you would like it firm)
½ cup cocoa
3-4 tablespoons milk
¼ tsp salt
Equipment
Measuring cups and spoons
Standing or handheld electric mixer
1 large bowl (if using a handheld electric mixer
How to
Beat the butter with electric whisk until soft and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar gradually and continue beating (cover with a kitchen towel.so the sugar doesn’t get all over you).
Add the cocoa and vanilla while continuing to beat.
Gradually add the milk until you get the consistency you’re looking for. You may not need all the milk, or you may need slightly more.