Description
A rich, velvety chocolate frosting recipe made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies.
Ingredients
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
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3½ cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted
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½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3–5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
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½ teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
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Beat butter until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Mix in cocoa powder until smooth.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing between additions.
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Stir in vanilla extract and cream/milk until desired consistency is reached.
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Add optional espresso for depth of flavor.
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Whip until frosting is fluffy and smooth.
Notes
Sift sugar and cocoa for smooth texture.
Adjust cream to control consistency.
Chill if frosting becomes too soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Frosting
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 2–3 tbsp per serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Frosting Recipes, creamy chocolate frosting, homemade chocolate icing