Basic Chocolate Buttercream

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup Hershey's dark chocolate cocoa powder, sifted
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, whip the butter on high until smooth.
2. While that is whipping, sift together the cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
3. Add the salt, sugar and cocoa to the butter and mix on low-medium until incorporated.
4. Add the vanilla and half the heavy cream. Whip until smooth.
5. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
6. Add the remaining cream slowly until you reach your desired thickness. You may or may not use all the cream.
7. Whip on high for 3-4 minutes. Frosting will lighten in color and become fluffy.
8. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring back to room temperature again before using.