Name: Velvety Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup milk (any); 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup Dutch Processed cocoa powder, sifted

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Achieve a fluffy and smooth chocolate buttercream frosting with the perfect balance of butter and powdered sugar, using Dutch Processed cocoa powder. This recipe guarantees an amazing finishing touch for your cakes and cupcakes.

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unsalted butter

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Place softened unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment.

Beat butter for 3 minutes on medium-high speed (speed 7) until it becomes pale.

Add half of the sifted powdered sugar and sifted Dutch Processed cocoa powder to the butter. Beat for 3 minutes on medium-high speed, starting slow and then increasing to speed 7.

Add the remaining sifted powdered sugar and sifted Dutch Processed cocoa powder to the mixture. Beat again for 3 minutes on medium-high speed.

Lastly, add milk and vanilla extract. Beat for 1 more minute on medium-high speed (speed 7).

Spread the frosting onto cakes or cupcakes, or use a frosting bag to pipe it.

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