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4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, at room temperature

½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
2¼ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

3 to 4 tablespoons hot water

the Cupcake Doctor says...

For a dark mocha frosting, substitute 1 tablespoon of brewed coffee for 1
tablespoon of the water.

1. Place the butter and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an
electric mixer on low speed until the mixture is soft and well combined, 30
seconds. Stop the machine and add the confectioners’ sugar and 3 tablespoons of
the water. Blend with the mixer on low speed until the sugar is incorporated, 1
minute. Increase the speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, 1 minute
more. Add up to 1 tablespoon more warm water if the frosting is too stiff.

2. Use to frost the cupcakes of your choice.