easy chocolate buttercream frosting

It's hard to imagine this is only my 3rd time making chocolate buttercream! The last time I made it, I used butter and cream cheese as my base for the frosting. This time I made it with all butter and I must say it was the best tasting chocolate buttercream ever! My kids and my husband loved it, and trust me they are a hard bunch to please!!

easy chocolate buttercream frosting

makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes

2 3/4 cups confectioners sugar

6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

6 tbsp unsalted butter

5 tbsp whole milk

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

sift together the confectioners sugar, cocoa and salt

beat butter until smooth, gradually add in the sugar mixture

add vanilla & milk and beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes