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Homemade Chocolate Frosting
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Homemade Chocolate Frosting

This Homemade Chocolate Frosting blends unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and pure vanilla extract to create a smooth and spreadable chocolate coating. The method combines melting butter, stirring in cocoa, then gradually adding powdered sugar and milk until the frosting reaches the desired texture. The vanilla adds a subtle aroma that complements the chocolate.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Cake

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter. Stir in cocoa powder. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to desired consistency for spreading.
  2. If needed, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time. Stir in vanilla before spreading or piping onto cake or cupcakes.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 2 cups of frosting, enough to cover a standard cake or multiple cupcakes.
  • If powdered sugar is unavailable, you can learn how to make it at home to avoid an additional store trip.