Remove butter from the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes before making the frosting.

Cut the butter into pieces and blend the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy and the color has lightened-about 3 minutes.

Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, pinch of salt, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream. Mix on low until combined. Add extra tablespoon of cream, if needed.

Then, increase the speed to medium and beat the frosting for three more minutes. Scrape down the bowl a few times while mixing.

Stir by hand for another minute or two, to remove air bubbles from the frosting, before piping.

Pipe or spread on cupcakes. Enjoy!

Note: This will pipe 12 cupcakes or if spreading on cupcakes, it will cover 24.