Chocolate Icing Frosting
Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and velvety Chocolate Icing Frosting, the perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, and all your favorite baked goods. Made with creamy unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and just the right balance of powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract, this frosting is packed with a deep chocolate flavor that’s both decadent and versatile. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a foolproof step-by-step method, you'll achieve a light, creamy, and perfectly spreadable consistency every time. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this homemade frosting transforms any dessert into a chocolate lover’s dream. Use immediately or store for later—either way, this frosting is as effortless as it is irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment until smooth and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder into the bowl with the butter and mix on low speed until fully combined and smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent the sugar from puffing out of the bowl.
After incorporating half of the powdered sugar, pour in the milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly fluffy.
Continue adding the remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until all the sugar is incorporated.
Once all ingredients are combined, increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 2–3 minutes until the frosting is light, creamy, and spreadable.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 123.0 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 593.6 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.3 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 476.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 2843 mg | 60% | |
*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.
