Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Cake Recipes

1 cup butter, softened
3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa (unsweetened)
3 tablespoons whipping cream, half & half& or whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

1. Beat butter for 2 minutes or so in a mixing bowl.
2. Add rest of ingredients and beat for a couple more minutes.  (If it's too runny, add a bit more powdered sugar; if too thick, add more milk.
3. Frost cake immediately or store in refrigerator for no more than 5 days.  Before using, beat again with mixer.