Chocolate American Buttercream
The sweetest of the buttercreams, and easiest to make.
Chocolate American Buttercream
Ingredients
2 pounds unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 pound powdered sugar (sifted)
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Bring butter to room temperature (set it out for about an hour)
2. Cream butter using paddle attachment in a stand mixer on medium high speed, until light and fluffy. About 8-10 minutes.
3. Add powdered sugar one heaping spoonful at a time, with the mixer running on low. Mix for 2 more minutes on medium high speed after all the sugar is added
4. Add salt and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes.
5 Remove bowl from stand mixer. Sift cocoa powder over the mixture in thirds, gently incorporating each with a hand whisk.