One Minute Chocolate Frosting
Transform your baked treats in just 60 seconds with this decadent One Minute Chocolate Frosting! Perfect for busy bakers and last-minute dessert emergencies, this quick and easy frosting recipe combines rich cocoa powder, creamy melted butter, and a touch of vanilla for a luscious, glossy finish. With just six simple ingredients and no stovetop required, you'll whisk together a smooth, velvety chocolate frosting right in the microwave. Ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this frosting sets beautifully, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and fudgy texture. Whether you're frosting a birthday cake or dressing up a batch of brownies, this one-bowl wonder is your new go-to for indulgent desserts in a flash!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter for 15–20 seconds, or until just melted.
Immediately whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. Add more milk (1 teaspoon at a time) if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. The frosting will set quickly as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*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.
