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Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Silky, smooth, rich and creamy, this easy chocolate buttercream frosting is the perfect ending to any treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • hand mixer
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
  • milk
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer until creamy
  • Add in the melted unsweetened chocolate and beat until smooth
  • Gradually add in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar with about 1 tablespoon of milk and beat
  • Repeat until you have reached desired amont
  • Add 1.5 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and beat until frosting sticks to the beater
Keyword buttercream, chocolate, easy, Frosting, quick