Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Taken from https://addapinch.com/perfect-chocolate-buttercream-frosting-recipe/

• 0.75 stick butter, softened
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1.25 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon espresso powder

1. Add cocoa to a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer. Whisk through to remove any lumps.
2. Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.
3. Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture.
4. Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.
5. If frosting appears too dry, add more milk, a little 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.

Will work for chocolate cupcakes or 9x9 chocolate cake.