Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3-3 ½ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Instruction

  • Place butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl (or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer) When using the whisk attachment, whip on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy; roughly 5 minutes. Scrape the bowl at least once during this time.
  • Add the cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, and blend on low for 1 minute. Add heavy cream in a slow drizzle as it mixes.
  • Once the mixture is mostly combined, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl well.
  • Whip buttercream on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes, until it is impossibly shiny, light, and fluffy.