Buttermilk Chocolate Frosting

By robotiger

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2-3 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
• 6 tbsp buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a small, microwave safe bowl, melt together butter and unsweetened chocolate. Heat in 30-45 second intervals, stirring frequently, until mixture is smooth. Cool for 10-15 minutes, or until mixture is at room temperature.
Transfer butter mixture to a larger bowl. Beat in cocoa powder, 2 cups confectioners sugar, buttermilk and vanilla, beating until frosting is smooth and slightly fluffy. Add additional confectioners’ sugar to thicken, if needed (depending on the weather, you may need more one day and less another). Frosting should be at room temperature before using