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Favorite Chocolate Buttercream

Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp almond milk heavy cream or milk if not dairy free
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy – about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat for 1 full minute. Add 1/4 cup more confectioners’ sugar or cocoa powder if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick. Taste. Beat in another pinch of salt if desired.

  2. Ice your cake and enjoy!!