Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 cups confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream (plus more to thin the frosting)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Steps

1. 1

   With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.

2. 2

   Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.

3. 3

   Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.