Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Beat the softened butter in a large bowl on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until the butter turns a pale cream color and feels light and fluffy.
  2. Lower the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Beat on low until ingredients are barely combined, then increase to medium speed for 1 minute until the mixture forms a thick, dark paste.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and the milk one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat on medium-high speed. Stop adding liquid once the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency that holds a soft peak.