Best Ever Chocolate Frosting Ingredients • 3 cups (1½ pounds) unsalted butter, room temperature • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 4 cups (2 pounds) powdered sugar, sifted • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted • ½ cup heavy whipping cream • 1 cup chocolate (dark, milk, or semi-sweet — your choice) Instructions 1. In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the butter and vanilla together for 3–5 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale yellow. 2. Heat the heavy whipping cream until hot (but not boiling).