Name: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/4 cup whole milk

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup whole milk

Instructions

With a stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth.
Add the sifted cocoa powder and beat again until smooth.
Add the vanilla, and then two cups of the sifted powdered sugar.
Beat for a few minutes, gradually adding the milk and remaining powdered sugar as needed: if it is too stiff, add more milk. If it is too runny, add more powdered sugar.
Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container.