Easy Chocolate Buttercream

• Three 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 one-pound box (about 4 cups) confectioners sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 to 6 tablespoons milk

1. Place the chocolate in the top of a gently simmering double boiler.
2. Stir occasionally until melted, about 6 minutes.
3. Using a hand-held electric mixer or a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the melted chocolate and beat to combine.
5. On low speed, gradually beat in the confectioners sugar.
6. Add the salt and vanilla.
7. Beat in 4 tablespoons of the milk, adding more milk if needed to reach spreading consistency.
8. Cover the surface of the icing with plastic wrap until youre ready to frost the cupcakes.

chocolate, unsalted butter, confectioners sugar, salt, vanilla, milk

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/easy-chocolate-buttercream (may not work)