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Makes
Enough to lightly frost 24 cupcakes, or liberally frost 12
Author Notes
This is a very rich frosting that isn't too sweet. I use to frost cakes as well as pipe onto cupcakes. It pairs really well with yellow cake. I use less milk if I'm going to pipe on cupcakes, so the consistency is firmer. —SweetTooth
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Ingredients
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8 tablespoons
unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
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1/2 cup
cocoa powder
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1 cup
powdered sugar
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1/4 cup
2% milk
Directions
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In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat butter on high until it's soft, about 30 seconds until soft.
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Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar and beat until incorporated
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Add the milk a little at a time as you mix. Stop when you get to your desired consistency -- the more milk you add, the softer it will be.
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Once you have your desired consistency, beat on high for 3 minutes.
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