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chocolaate buttercream frosting
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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

A luscious partner to the Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttercream, cake, chocolate, icing

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 c. unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ c. cocoa powder
  • 16- oz. powdered sugar
  • 1-2 T. whole milk
  • 1 t. real vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Mix the butter and cocoa powder in a large bowl until well blended.
    chocolate buttercream cocoa butter
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until all of the sugar is combined.
    chocolate buttercream powdered sugar cocoa butter
  • Stir in milk and vanilla extract, if using, to reach desired consistency.
    chocolate buttercream cocoa butter milk
  • Spread on desired cake layers!
    chocolaate buttercream frosting

Notes

Frosting for Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake