Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Once you see how easy it is to throw together this rich chocolate buttercream frosting, you’ll wonder why you ever bought canned.

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) package confectioners' sugar (approximately 3-3/4 cups)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, blend the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla with an electric beater at low speed until well combined.
    
2. Beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until creamy. Add the cooled chocolate, and beat until well combined. Add more milk, if necessary, until the frosting reaches spreading consistency.