Dark Chocolate Buttercream

By Kelli with an I

A rich, thick, and creamy dark chocolate buttercream.

Ingredients

• 5 + 1/2 C powdered sugar
• 1 + 1/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder
• 12 tbsp butter, room temperature
• 12 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
• 2 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a small bowl. Make sure there are no lumps before continuing. Beat in the butter and cream until a smooth frosting forms. Add in vanilla.