Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Wow!  This is such a delicious and easy frosting.  It easy makes plenty for a two layer round cake.  This icing is so fluffy!  Thank you Cooking Classy for the great recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) butter, at room temperature (I like to use 1 cup unsalted and 1/2 cup salted)
• 3 3/4 cups (448g) powdered sugar
• 2/3 cup (68g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 - 5 Tbsp half and half
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

• In a the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip butter on moderately high speed until very pale and fluffy. Sift in cocoa powder then add in powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp half and half, and the vanilla and mix on low speed until combine, scrapping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in up to additional 2 Tbsp half and half to thin as needed. Increase mixer to medium-high speed and whip until fluffy.

Buttercream Icing

This is an easy and delicious icing that is great plain or you can add any flavorings or colors.  I hope you enjoy this great recipe!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
5 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine butter, sugar and salt. Beat until well blended.
2. Add the milk and vanilla and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.