Step 1

Add softened butter to the bowl of your stand mixer and starting at slow speed gradually increase speed and beat until smooth and pale in color.

Step 2

Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, vanilla extract, milk and instant espresso powder and starting at slow speed and gradually increasing speed beat for a few minutes until very fluffy and smooth.

Step 3

If it ends up too thin, then add 1/4 cup more powdered sugar.