Fluffy Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Smooth and creamy chocolate frosting that is perfect for cakes or cupcakes!
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 Tbsp milk more or less
Instructions
- Combine butter and cocoa in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer at low speed until blended, then on medium speed for another 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
- Add salt, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 3-4 tablespoons of the milk. Beat for another 2-3 minutes at medium-high speed until fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl a few times.
- Add more milk as needed to reach a desired consistency. Use a piping bag and tip, or spread on your cupcakes or favorite cakes.
- You will need 3-4 tablespoons of milk for a thick pipeable frosting, 4-5 tablespoons for a spreadable frosting, and 5-7 tablespoons for a frosting that will run down the sides of a bundt cake.
Notes
- The secret to fluffy frosting is beating it for a few minutes to incorporate air. Use caution with a stand mixer though, because if you beat it too long, it can split and appear curdled.
- You can substitute evaporated milk, cream, or even buttermilk for the milk.
- This will make enough frosting for 15-20 cupcakes, depending on how much you add to each cupcake.
- Frosting can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for at least a week. Before using, let come to room temperature, then beat until fluffy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 197IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg
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