Best Ever Rich Chocolate Buttercream

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup chocolate chips (ghirardelli 60% cacao is the best)
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup espresso (instant granules in cool water)
• 1 -2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt chocolate chips at 20 second intervals in your microwave, stirring each time until just melted.
• 2 cream together butter and melted chocolate until smooth.
• 3 add in the espresso and vanilla
• 4 gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar and continue beating until frosting is smooth and has lightened in color.
• 5 enjoy on your favorite cake, cupcakes, or whatever you choose. if you love chocolate, you will not be dissapointed!