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The Best Chocolate Frosting

This easy chocolate frosting recipe is the BEST! Made with melted chocolate, it's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies... anything!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 1205 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments on 50% power, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  2. Meanwhile, using the whisk attachment of your stand mixer, whip the butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, stopping to scrape the bowl once or twice.
  3. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once all of the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla, mixing until incorporated. Add the melted chocolate and whip at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed to incorporate all of the chocolate.
  4. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature for up to 4 hours before using. The frosting can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using. The frosting can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before using.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one cup of frosting

Nutrition Information

Calories 1205kcal (60%) Carbohydrates 143g (48%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 91g (140%) Saturated Fat 56g (280%) Cholesterol 197mg (66%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 134g (268%) Vitamin A 2290IU (46%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1205

% Daily Value*

Calories 1205kcal 60%
Carbohydrates 143g 48%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 91g 140%
Saturated Fat 56g 280%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 278mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 134g 268%
Vitamin A 2290IU 46%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

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