Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the butter on high speed for about 3 minutes until creamy and light.
2. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder.
3. Stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl and adding heavy cream as needed to adjust the texture