Ingredients for - Simple Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1. Milk chocolate chips, or more to taste ½ cup
2. Powdered sugar 3 ½ cups
3. Cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1 ¼ cups
4. Heavy cream 2 tablespoons
5. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
6. Unsweetened cocoa powder, or more to taste ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Simple Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1 . Stage

Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.

2 . Stage

Combine powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add cocoa and melted chocolate chips; mix until creamy.

3 . Stage

Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before using.