A Chocolate Frosting That Rocks
Elevate your baked goods with "A Chocolate Frosting That Rocks"—an irresistibly rich and creamy recipe that’s ready in just 10 minutes! This silky chocolate frosting combines the luxurious flavors of unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract to create a perfectly smooth and spreadable texture. With a balanced sweetness from powdered sugar and a hint of salt to enhance the depth of flavor, this frosting is ideal for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures foolproof results, whether you’re a baking newbie or a seasoned pro. Whip up this decadent, homemade chocolate frosting and take your desserts to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.33 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place the unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl and let it come to room temperature for easier blending.
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until it is creamy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the cocoa powder to the butter and mix on low speed until fully combined and evenly colored.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent it from puffing out of the bowl.
Add the milk in small increments, about 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin the frosting as needed. Keep blending until the texture is fluffy and spreadable.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, and beat the frosting on medium-high speed for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure it's well-aerated and silky.
Taste the frosting and adjust the consistency if needed. If too thick, add a tiny bit more milk; if too thin, mix in a little more powdered sugar.
Spread or pipe the frosting onto your cooled baked goods, and enjoy the rich chocolatey goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.8 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.3 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 647 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 534.8 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.3 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 418.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 2876 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
