Chocolate Buttercream

I made these cupcakes for Zach's class at school to celebrate his birthday! This frosting is really good. I halved the recipe for the cupcakes. It makes a lot!!!

Chocolate Buttercream

(from the Magnolia Bakery)

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 tbsp milk
• 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled to lukewarm
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler on low heat, about 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and cool 5-15 minutes or until lukewarm.

To make buttercream--In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy.

Add the milk carefully and beat until smooth.

Add the melted chocolate and beat well for 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat for 3 minutes.

Gradually add the sugar and beat on LOW speed until creamy and of desired consistency.