Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
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4.8
Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
Description
Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting includes a vanilla type made by whipping room-temperature salted butter until fluffy, then slowly incorporating chilled sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract for a smooth, creamy frosting. The chocolate variation melts unsweetened baking chocolate into condensed milk over medium heat, cooking and stirring until thickened, then cooling before adding vanilla extract to create a dense chocolate icing.
The frostings differ in texture and flavor—vanilla is light and airy, chocolate is richer and denser. Both are versatile toppings for a variety of baked goods, adding moisture and sweetness enhanced by the creamy condensed milk base. Chilling condensed milk before use in the vanilla version helps maintain desired consistency.
This recipe yields about 3 cups of vanilla frosting and 2 cups of chocolate frosting, enough to cover standard cakes or multiple cupcakes. Cooling the chocolate frosting before decorating is important to ensure spreadability and prevent melting.
Ingredients
Vanilla Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
- 1 cup butter room temperature, salted
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk cold
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
- 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate roughly chopped
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Vanilla Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip softened butter until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Slowly whip in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed in.
Chocolate Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate in sweetened condensed milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Chill the sweetened condensed milk for at least 2 hours or overnight before making the vanilla frosting for best texture.
- The chocolate frosting requires no chilling of condensed milk but must be cooled after cooking before using.
- This recipe produces approximately 3 cups of vanilla and 2 cups of chocolate frosting, suitable for multiple cakes or cupcakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 39g | 195% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1890IU | 38% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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