Buttercream #

Makes enough buttercream for a 9-inch round 2 layer cake

Ingredients #

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Equipment Needed #

• Hand or stand mixer with a paddle attachment

Instructions #

• Beat the butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
• Add confectioners sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
• Add cocoa powder if making chocolate buttercream.
• Beat on low speed until the sugar is incorporated. And then increase to high speed for 1-3 minutes.

Notes #

• If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy whipping cream 1 tsp. at a time.
• If the frosting is too thin, add more confections sugar 1 Tbsp. at a time.