Chocolate Frosting Recipe
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4.4
Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Description
The frosting starts by blending softened butter and sifted cocoa powder until smooth and even. Vanilla extract is added for flavor, followed by gradual incorporation of powdered sugar to achieve a sweet, chocolatey base. Milk is streamed in slowly to adjust consistency, allowing control from thick to spreadable. Whipping the mixture until light and fluffy improves texture and ease of application.
This frosting is suitable for topping cakes or about two dozen cupcakes, depending on desired coverage. Adjust milk or powdered sugar to alter thickness for piping or spreading. It holds shape well once applied.
If the frosting is too thick, add milk a little at a time; if too thin, add more powdered sugar incrementally to reach the desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, both salted or unsalted work fine
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder sifted
- 5 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Whip butter and cocoa together until smooth in large bowl.
- Stir in vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
- Slowly stream in milk until frosting reaches desired consistency.
- Scrape sides and whip again until light, fluffy and smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- Frost your cake or cupcakes*!
Notes
- This recipe yields enough frosting for one 8- or 9-inch layered cake or approximately 24 cupcakes.
- Adjust frostings thickness by adding milk little by little if too thick, or powdered sugar little by little if too thin.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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