Easy Chocolate Buttercream

Name: Easy Chocolate Buttercream
Ingredients: Three 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 one-pound box (about 4 cups) confectioners sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 to 6 tablespoons milk

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Three 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 one-pound box (about 4 cups) confectioners sugar
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons milk

Directions

1

Place the chocolate in the top of a gently simmering double boiler.
2

Stir occasionally until melted, about 6 minutes.
3

Using a hand-held electric mixer or a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4

Add the melted chocolate and beat to combine.
5

On low speed, gradually beat in the confectioners sugar.
6

Add the salt and vanilla.
7

Beat in 4 tablespoons of the milk, adding more milk if needed to reach spreading consistency.
8

Cover the surface of the icing with plastic wrap until youre ready to frost the cupcakes.