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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
4 Tblsp. heavy cream or milk

Cream butter on medium speed for 2 minutes.  Add sugar and cocoa to butter and mix slowly just until combined.  Add vanilla, salt, and cream/milk; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

For thicker consistency, add more sugar.  For thinner consistency, add more milk/cream one tablespoon at a time.

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