BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR YELLOW CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2 8-inch round pans with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper.
• Prepare cake mix according to package directions, substituting whole milk for water and melted butter for oil. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake according to package directions. Remove from oven and let cool in pans 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto a wire rack; remove parchment paper, and let cool completely about 1 hour.
• Prepare chocolate frosting: Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat until smooth and just beginning to lighten in color, about 1 minute. Spread frosting on cake layers and decorate as desired.

Steps:

• Add butter and mix on low to medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla and blend into the butter. Add powdered sugar, salt, and cocoa powder.
• Add most of the milk. Begin mixing at low speed so you won't have a cloud of powdered sugar in your kitchen.
• Continue to mix adding remaining milk as needed. It may take 5 to 6 minutes to reach the smoothness and consistency you like. It will take longer if using a hand mixer. As you mix the frosting will become very smooth. You can add additional milk (1 Tablespoon at a time) if the frosting is too thick or additional powdered sugar if too soft.