Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Buttercream

eat your heart out ladies

because this is AMAZING.

It's the best frosting i've ever had and now I can have it anytime I want.

It tastes exactly the same. 

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons milk

9 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled to lukewarm

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar

- Melt the chocolate, place in a double boiler (or microwave) over simmering water on low heat for 5-10 minutes; stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely smooth and no pieces remain; remove from heat and let cool 5-15 minutes or until lukewarm.

- To make the buttercream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter using an electric mixer 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 in the sugar and beat on LOW speed until creamy and of desired consistency.

Make it. Love it. Eat it with a spoon.