Chocolate Buttercream

Ingredients:

175g butter
4 level tbsp cocoa powder
350g icing sugar
3 tbsp boiling water
½ tsp vanilla essence

Method:

1. Place the butter into a mixing bowl and beat until soft.
2. Place the cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
3. Add the boiling water to the cocoa powder.
4. Mix the cocoa and water into a paste.
5. Add the paste to the softened butter.
6. Add the rest of the ingredients.
7. Beat until smooth and creamy.
8. Use immediately.