CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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This chocolate buttercream frosting has only 4 ingredients and be made in less than 10 minutes, making it perfect for cakes and cupcakes!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 sticks butter (1 cup, softened)
1 pound powdered sugar (16 oz , 3.5-4 cups)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 - 2 tablespoons milk or heavy whipping cream (up to 1/4 cup, optional )
1/4 tsp salt (optional, if using unsalted butter)
1 tsp vanilla (optional)

Steps:

Using a standing or handheld mixer, mix butter on medium until light and creamy. About 2-3 minutes.
Turn off mixer and add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
Mix on low until it starts to combine, about 1 minute. It might start to look crumbly, this is normal, just keep mixing.
Once the frosting has started to come together, turn speed to medium and continue mixing until fully combined.
For a lighter frosting, add 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream and continue mixer another minute.

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