Simple Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting
Indulge your desserts with the luscious decadence of Simple Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting—a silky, rich topping that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies. This quick and easy frosting comes together in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples like semi-sweet chocolate chips, sour cream, and powdered sugar. The sour cream lends a subtle tang that balances the sweetness, while the melted chocolate and butter combine for a wonderfully smooth texture. With its velvety finish and deep chocolate flavor, this versatile frosting is perfect for elevating any baked treat. Whether you're frosting a celebration cake or adding a finishing touch to a batch of brownies, this recipe offers a foolproof way to achieve bakery-quality results at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 120 grams sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl.
Melt the chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring frequently, until smooth and glossy.
Allow the melted chocolate mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and mix well until fully combined.
Sift in the powdered sugar a bit at a time, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
If the frosting is too thick, you can add a teaspoon of milk to reach your desired consistency.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or brownies. The frosting will firm up slightly as it sets.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.0 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.1 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*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.
