FOOD + ENTERTAINING
CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
1½ cups butter ( 3 sticks ), softened 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 5 cups confectioner ’ s sugar ½ cup milk about a tablespoon of milk . After each addition has been combined , turn mixer onto high speed for about a minute . Repeat until all sugar and milk have been added .
Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well .
2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon espresso powder
Add cocoa to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer . Whisk through to remove any lumps . Add butter and cream together until well combined .
Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of sugar followed by
NOTE : If frosting appears too dry , add more milk ( a tablespoon at a time ) until it reaches the right consistency . If it appears too wet and does not hold its form , add more confectioner ’ s sugar ( a tablespoon at a time ) until it reaches the right consistency .
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