Ingredients for - Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

1. Butter, at room temperature ⅓ cup
2. Unsweetened cocoa powder, divided ½ cup
3. Milk ⅓ cup
4. Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon
5. Confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 (16 ounce) package

How to cook deliciously - Basic Chocolate Buttercream Icing

1 . Stage

Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.