Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Steps

1. 1Add cocoa powder to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer. Whisk through to remove any lumps.
2. 2Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
3. 3Add confectioner's sugar to a large bowl. Whisk through to remove any lumps. Alternatively, you may sift the confectioner's sugar into the large bowl. Add the confectioner's sugar and milk to the cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of confectioner's sugar followed by about a tablespoon of milk. After each addition has been combined, turn the mixer onto a high speed for about a minute. Repeat until all sugar and milk have been added.
4. 4Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.
5. 5If frosting appears too dry, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it appears to wet and does not hold its form, add more confectioner’s sugar, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.