Classic Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!

Provided by Michelle Ann

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!

Provided by Rachel Kane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

QUICK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Great on the Chocolate Walnut Cookies!

Provided by K. Myhre

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ⅓ tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in cocoa, salt and boiling water, stirring until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. If frosting seems too thick, add water. If it seems too thin, add powdered sugar.
  • Spread on cooled cookies, such as Frosted Chocolate Walnut Goodies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

BASIC CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



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This is a basic recipe that allows you to make the choice of how sweet it is. Top cupcakes and muffins and especially chocolate zucchini cakes with this icing.

Provided by Kaley

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
⅓ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Add chocolate to everything from cupcakes to brownies with this handy chocolate frosting recipe. Fudgy frosting is the ideal accompaniment to Martha's Ultimate Chocolate Cake. With only five ingredients, this chocolate frosting recipe is so easy you'll want to spread it on every dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup Valrhona cocoa powder
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, milk, and vanilla; stir until smooth and free of lumps.

PERFECT CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This decadent chocolate buttercream frosting is a hit for any special occasion. It's rich, creamy, and simple.

Provided by FoodJunkie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups powdered sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 tablespoons whipping cream, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

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