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5 from 1 vote

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Easy and tasty chocolate buttercream frosting.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: cake, Chocolate, Dessert
Keyword: 30 minute, Cake, Christmas, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert, Easter, Easy Recipes, frosting, Kids Favorite, valentines

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter - softened
  • 7 pounds cups powdered sugar - just shy of 2
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup milk - Depending on the thickness desired. I frost my cakes with 1/2 cup thickness but my sandwich cookies use 1/3 cup.

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients in a large bowl with an electric mixer with a whisk attachment. It can also be blended by hand with a whisk.