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Chocolate Buttercream

This incredibly creamy, smooth and rich chocolate frosting will melt in your mouth.
Servings: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unslted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 - 5 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk butter and sugar on medium-high speed until very. pale and fluffy or about 5 minutes. Scrape down side of bowl a few times.
  • With. mixer on low, slowly. add the cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt. Mix to combine.
  • With mixer onlow, add cream, one tablespoon at a time, until combined. Scrape down sides a few time.
  • Turn the mixer on medium-high and whisk for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy. the frosting will be shiny and have a few large air bubbles throughout the mixture.