Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

This rich chocolate buttercream frosting has a smooth and creamy texture that's easy to work with, and perfect for decorating any cake or cupcakes!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 154 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 0.33333334326744 cup milk
• 0.33333334326744 cup butter, at room temperature
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.

Step 4

Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.