Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter ((2 sticks) softened to room temperature)
• 1/4 tsp salt*
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 Tbsp heavy cream ((or milk))

Instructions

1. 1

   With an electric mixer and the paddle attachment, beat the butter with the salt until creamy.

2. 2

   Whisk or sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together. (Sifting helps remove any lumps.) Add the powdered sugar mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing completely before adding more. Repeat until all powdered sugar is added.

3. 3

   Add vanilla and mix until incorporated. Then add heavy cream 1 Tablespoon at a time, and mix at low speed, until the desired consistency is reached. (*Can mix at medium-high speed if using milk.)

4. 4

   Spread or pipe frosting onto cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.