Classic Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (117g / 1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups (354g) powdered sugar
• ⅔ cup (66g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
• Pinch of salt (skip if using Dutch-process cocoa)
• ⅓ cup milk, heavy cream, or half-and-half
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Beat butter in a large bowl until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder and mix on low until combined.
3. Add milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium-high until fluffy and smooth.
4. Add more milk a tablespoon at a time if too thick; more powdered sugar if too thin.
5. Use immediately or store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.