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Chocolate Frosting
4.8 from 15 votes

Chocolate Frosting

This is my go-to 5 ingredient Chocolate Frosting recipe that’s perfect to spread or pipe onto a cake, cupcakes, or cookies.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder sifted, unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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  1. Add the butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until creamy.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar, sifted cocoa powder, cream, and vanilla extract.
  3. Beat on high until frosting a thick and creamy.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent the frosting from crusting.
  5. Place in a piping bag and pipe.

Notes

  • For a more stabilized frosting, substitute 1/4 cup of butter for 1/4 cup of vegetable shortening. This will ensure the frosting doesn’t melt in warmer climates.
  • Sifting the cocoa powder is a MUST so that the frosting isn’t lumpy.
  • Milk, half in half, or coffee creamer may be used in place of cream but you will need to slowly add it since they are much thinner consistency.