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Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (softened, either salted or unsalted)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (sifted)
- 5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sifted cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate sifted powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly.
- Stream in 3-4 tablespoons of milk to adjust consistency.
- Whip for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Notes
Ensure butter is fully softened for easier mixing.
Consider swapping half the butter with cream cheese for a tangier flavor.
Use dark cocoa for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20