Billy's Chocolate Buttercream

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Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery, a popular New York City bakery, shared this tempting recipe with Martha -- go ahead and have a taste!

Ingredients

• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Details

Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.

With mixer on low speed, add chocolate until just combined. Add milk, vanilla, and sugar; mix on medium until well combined, being careful not to overmix.