Chocolate Buttercream

Ingredients

• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (454g)
• 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa, sifted (100g)
• 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
• 5 cups powdered sugar (625g)
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (120g)
• 1 1/3 cups dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled (220g)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Chocolate Buttercream: ---

2. 2

   Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment until smooth.

3. 3

   Add in 1 cup of cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix on low until the cocoa is fully incorporated and no clumps remain.

4. 4

   Slowly add in 5 cups of powdered sugar and mix in on a low speed. Halfway through mix in 1/2 cup of heavy cream to make the frosting easier to mix.

5. 5

   Next, mix in 1 1/3 cups of dark chocolate chips that have been melted and cooled for about 10 minutes. The chocolate should still be in a fully liquid state, but not hot to the touch.

6. 6

   Beat on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated. If the frosting is too thick, add an extra Tbsp of heavy cream. If it's too thin, add another 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.

7. 7

   Stir by hand with a rubber spatula once the frosting is made to get the frosting SUPER smooth. Then use as desired! This frosting is amazing on layer cakes, cupcakes, cookies & more!