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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1½ cups butter (3 sticks), softened
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
5 cups confectioner’s sugar
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
*1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Add cocoa to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer. Whisk through to remove any lumps.
2. Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
3. Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of sugar followed by about a tablespoon of milk. After each addition has been combined, turn mixer onto a high speed for about a minute. Repeat until all sugar and milk have been added.
4. Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well. If frosting appears too dry, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it appears to wet and does not hold its form, add more confectioner’s sugar, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Frosts two 9x13 cakes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Delicious and not overly sweet. Made this for Beau's 3rd birthday cake.

 

 

 

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