Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds unsalted butter
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 cups unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you begin.

Please all ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment.

Mix on low until well incorporated.

Mix to high speed and mix until light and fluffy.