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Small-batch Chocolate Frosting

All you need is a few pantry staples to make this super chocolaty and delicious Small-batch Chocolate Frosting. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Special Equipment
  • Handheld electric mixer optional but helpful
Chocolate Frosting
  • 4 tablespoons (2oz) unsalted butter softened*
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup (20g) cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons milk plus more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of espresso powder optional
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well-combined and fluffy. Add more milk by the 1/4 teaspoon if necessary until frosting reaches your desired consistency. 

Notes

  • *If you need to use salted butter, just omit the salt in the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.