Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-minute Recipe)

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cups confectioners sugar

½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder

3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, plus more to thin the frosting

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt

With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and ¼ tsp salt.
Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended.
Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.