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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • pinch instant espresso

Instructions

  • Place butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on low speed until creamy and smooth. Scape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, espresso, and 2 tbsp of heavy cream.
  • Continue to mix on low speed until well combined. Gradually add in the remaining powdered sugar. Add 1-2 tbsp of heavy cream if needed.
  • Frost cupcakes immediately when frosting is mixed.