1cup(227g) unsalted buttersoftened to room temperature
2 and ½teaspoonsvanilla extract
⅓ to ½cup(80-120mL) milk or cream
Instructions
In a medium size bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl with a handheld mixer or in the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed until smooth (about 3 minutes).
Decrease mixer speed to low, then add the vanilla extract and ⅓ cup of the milk or cream.
Slowly add the powdered sugar/cocoa powder mixture and continue to mix on low until a cohesive frosting starts to form. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and add more milk or cream as needed, 1 to 2 Tablespoons at a time until desired consistency. Frosting is ready to use right away. Store leftovers covered at room temperature up to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks. Frosting freezes well, up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature. You may need to beat it again for a minute or two to bring it back to life.
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.