Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Name: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 c.
Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened; 4 c. powdered sugar; 1/2 c. cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp. espresso powder; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 tbsp. heavy cream; pinch of kosher salt

Published: Mar 15, 2017

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Yields:

3 c.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

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Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl using a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined, then add cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt and beat until combined. (If you desire a thinner consistency, add 1 more tablespoon cream.)