Basic Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients

Servings

12 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 cup

Butter , room temperature

plus 3 Tbsp

2 cups

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

1/2 cup

Dark Cocoa Powder

1/4 cup

Milk

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place the Butter (1 cup) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Step 2

Mix on a high speed until the butter is pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (2 cups) and Dark Cocoa Powder (1/2 cup) and mix until it just comes together.

Step 4

Add the Milk (1/4 cup) and mix on a high speed until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Frost your cake with the Chocolate Frosting and decorate as desired. Serve and enjoy!