Chocolate Frosting for Brownies or Cake or Cupcakes
Indulge your sweet tooth with this luxuriously rich Chocolate Frosting for Brownies, Cake, or Cupcakes. Made in just 10 minutes, this creamy frosting combines unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and powdered sugar for deep chocolate flavor, perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt. Customize the consistency to your liking with whole milk or heavy cream, creating a smooth and fluffy texture that's ideal for spreading or piping. Whether you're elevating fudgy brownies, delicate cupcakes, or a celebratory layer cake, this versatile frosting adds a decadent finishing touch to any dessert. Perfect for chocolate lovers and easy to make ahead, this frosting is the ultimate homemade treat.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.66 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups Whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with a hand or stand mixer until it is smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
Sift the cocoa powder into the bowl to remove any lumps. Mix the cocoa powder into the butter on low speed until well combined.
Step 3
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly combined.
Step 4
Add the milk or cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Check the frosting's consistency. For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. For a thinner frosting, add more milk or cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 6
Use immediately to frost your brownies, cake, or cupcakes. If not using right away, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the frosting to come to room temperature and whip it briefly before using.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (644.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2247.5 |
| Total Fat 72.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 130mg | 0% |
| Sodium 631.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 460.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 358.3g | |
| Protein 33.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31IU | 0% |
| Calcium 273.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2492.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories