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Mixing chocolate frosting in a bowl for a cakeThis chocolate frosting recipe is easy, rich, and delicious.

I have a thing for frosting.

I want it to be indulgent and have substance.

I want it to tantalize the tastebuds and linger, just a moment.

This chocolate frosting recipe is easy…it is rich.

It pours nicely and then sets into a soft incredible frosting.

I love it on brownies and it’s perfect for dipping pretzels and fruit into!

Add more powder sugar if you want it to be a thicker consistency.

You make this frosting over the stove and as it cools, it becomes more firm with a glossy finish.

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Chocolate Frosting Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup butter or margarine

2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

1 tsp vanilla extract

3-1/2 cups powdered sugar

Mixing chocolate frosting in a bowl for a cake

Chocolate Frosting Recipe Directions:

In a saucepan over low heat, heat milk, butter, and cocoa, stirring constantly until steaming (not boiling).

Remove from heat.

Gradually and confectioner’s sugar, beating until mixture is smooth and spreadable.

Beat in vanilla.

Time to enjoy!

Closeup of cup cakes with chocolate icing on a cooling rack

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Mixing chocolate frosting in a bowl for a cake

Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Yield: enough for 24 cupcakes or 9" round cake
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes

This chocolate frosting recipe is easy, rich, and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, heat milk, butter, and cocoa, stirring constantly until steaming (not boiling). Remove from heat. Gradually and confectioner’s sugar, beating until mixture is smooth and spreadable. Beat in vanilla.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 0g

The Nutritional Information may not be accurate.

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About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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