Today I am making my favorite Chocolate Buttercream frosting. It is super creamy, stable and easy to use. I like to use this frosting on a lot of my chocolate cakes as well as cookies, brownies and cupcakes. VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING INGREDIENTS: 2 Cups Soft, unsalted Butter 7-8 Cups Powdered Sugar (2 Ib Bag) 11/2 tsp CLEAR Vanilla Extract 1/2-1 C Heavy Cream INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a stand mixer, use your paddle attachment and cream your butter. Mix on medium/high speed for 2-3 minutes. Or until silky and creamy. (There should be no clumps. If there is, mix for longer on high speed.) 2. Turn mixer down to low speed and add in your vanilla. Mix for 45-60 seconds. 3. While your mixer is on the lowest speed, Add in your full measurements of Powdered sugar. Mix for 1 minute on low. 4. Add in your heavy cream in small 1/4 cup increments. After 1-2 measurements of cream, the powdered sugar should start incorporating. -Once it does, turn mixer speed up to medium high speed. Continue to add in small increments of cream until you’ve reached your desired frosting consistency. 5. Once fully mixed, take off stand mixer and mix your frosting with a wooden spoon and get out any extra air pockets and create a smooth I use my frosting within a few hours of making It. To keep it fresh, put into airtight pastry bags, or an airtight container to keep soft. Frosting can be refrigerated or frozen for future use. CHOCOLATE GANACHE RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Heavy Cream 1.5 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate 1 Tsp Vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Boil the Heavy Cream in a small/medium sauce pan. 2. Once boiling, remove from heat. 3. Add your chocolate to the boiling cream. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes. 4. Mix until fully incorporated. (Should take 3-5 minutes). It should be a smooth, creamy finish. If you would like to try out this recipe as well as others, head over to my website at: theblondewhobakes.com. (Also linked in my profile) #theblondewhobakes #cakes #cake #cakedecorating #cakeoftheday #cakesofinstagram #baking #inthekitchen #chocolate #chocolatefrosting #madewithkitchenaid #blonde #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner #lifeontiktok #kitchen #kitchenhack