Easy Homemade Chocolate Frosting
This is an easy chocolate frosting recipe that will bring your cakes and cupcakes to the next level. It’s so rich and creamy but made with simple ingredients. It’s easy to pipe and spread to make beautifully decorated desserts!
Servings: 14
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- pinch of salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Add the butter and a pinch of salt to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until completely smooth. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and mix on low to combine. Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream.
- Turn the mixer to a medium-high speed and beat for 1-2 minutes or until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Use to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or cookies.
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Notes
- Make ahead - this frosting can be made up to 3 days before using. Make as directed then store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- This recipe makes enough to frost one standard sized (8 or 9 inch) layer cake. It can also be used to frost 14-16 cupcakes if using a large piping tip. It will frost 24 cupcakes with a standard amount of frosting.
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Nutrition Information
Serving: 1g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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