Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

A can of frosting from the grocery store just does not compare to our  fresh, homemade, and easy chocolate buttercream frosting recipe.

INGREDIENTS

– butter – unsweetened cocoa – vanilla extract – powdered sugar – evaporated milk  – light corn syrup

STEP 1

Cream the butter in an electric stand or  hand mixer until smooth. Add the sifted unsweetened cocoa powder and  vanilla extract. Mix until blended.

STEP 2

With the mixer on low, alternating, add 1  cup of powdered sugar to 1 tablespoon evaporated milk until all of the  sugar has been added.

STEP 3

Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of light corn syrup if desired. Add additional evaporated milk 1 teaspoon at a time if necessary to thin the frosting, and beat until light and fluffy.

STEP 4

Add additional powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time to thicken the frosting. Keep icing covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.

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