Best 10 Chocolate Lovers Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a chocolate lover's paradise with our exquisite collection of chocolate frosting recipes. These decadent delights are crafted to satisfy the most discerning palate, transforming your desserts into masterpieces. From the classic and versatile Chocolate Buttercream Frosting to the rich and indulgent Chocolate Ganache Frosting, each recipe offers a unique flavor and texture that will elevate your baking creations.

Chocolate lovers, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Our diverse selection of chocolate frosting recipes caters to every preference and skill level. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you in creating frosting that not only complements your desserts but steals the spotlight.

Our collection features the beloved Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, a timeless classic that pairs perfectly with cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Its smooth and creamy texture, along with its rich chocolate flavor, makes it a versatile choice for any occasion. For those seeking a more intense chocolate experience, the Chocolate Ganache Frosting is an absolute must-try. This luscious frosting is made with a combination of chocolate and cream, resulting in a velvety texture and decadent flavor that will leave you swooning.

If you're looking for a frosting that is not only delicious but also visually stunning, our Mirror Glaze Chocolate Frosting is the answer. This glossy and reflective frosting adds an elegant touch to cakes, tarts, and other desserts. Its smooth surface and vibrant color will make your creations look like they belong in a pastry shop.

For those who prefer a lighter and airier frosting, our Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting is an excellent choice. Made with whipped cream and chocolate, this frosting is light and fluffy, yet still packed with chocolatey goodness. It's perfect for topping off a light and airy cake or adding a delicate touch to cupcakes.

And finally, our Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting combines the richness of chocolate with the tanginess of cream cheese, creating a frosting that is both decadent and refreshing. Its smooth and creamy texture makes it ideal for spreading or piping onto cakes, cupcakes, and other treats.

With our comprehensive collection of chocolate frosting recipes, you'll have everything you need to create desserts that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a chocolate-filled baking adventure!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (6-MINUTE RECIPE)



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This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 7m

Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and place over a small pan of barely simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the melted chocolate to the vanilla frosting and stir until smooth.

BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!

Provided by Michelle Ann

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!

Provided by Rachel Kane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield enough to frost a 9 inch 2 la

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 8 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a double boiler over hot water melt chocolate with the butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. In an electric mixer add chocolate mixture and confectioners' sugar. Beat until mixture resembles chalky beads. Add the vanilla and the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until a spreadable consistency is reached. Beat until fluffy -- adding more milk if necessary.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS' FAVORITE CAKE



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This easy recipe is a chocoholic's dream come true!

Provided by SUSAN FEILER

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups sour cream
1 cup melted butter
5 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in sour cream, melted butter, eggs and almond extract. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Blend in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 608.4 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S FROSTING



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Make and share this Chocolate Lover's Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary of the Midwest

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups sifted powdered sugar, divided
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
5 -6 tablespoons milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, 2 tbsp milk and vanilla extract in a small mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Gradually beat in remaining sugar and milk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1203.2, Fat 51.5, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 353.6, Carbohydrate 196.9, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 177, Protein 7.4

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FROSTING



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Make and share this Chocolate Lovers Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups sifted powdered sugar, divided
2/3 cup Nestle Toll House Baking Cocoa
1/2 cup softened butter or 1/2 cup margarine
5 -6 tablespoons milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat 1 cup sugar, cocoa, butter, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla in small mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Gradually beat in remaining sugar and milk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1203.2, Fat 51.5, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 353.6, Carbohydrate 196.9, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 177, Protein 7.4

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I've been using this chocolate frosting recipe forever, and several friends now use it as their 'favorite frosting!' It's smooth, creamy and not-too-dark. I just wanted to share it with chocolate lovers everywhere! It will frost, but not fill, an 8 or 9 inch layer cake.

Provided by Tracy Larsen

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth, then gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Blend in vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. If necessary, adjust consistency with more milk or sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



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Very rich and very very chocolaty!

Provided by jowolf2

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cold coffee
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup heavy whipping cream
4 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate
⅓ cup cold coffee
2 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Combine 8 ounces baking chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy; mix in sour cream, 1 cup coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract. Slowly beat in melted chocolate mixture until combined.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; beat flour mixture into butter mixture until well combined and smooth. Pour batter into the 3 prepared baking pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Heat 1/2 cup cream and 4 ounces baking chocolate together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in 1/3 cup coffee. Refrigerate mixture until completely cooled, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar and 1 cup butter into cooled chocolate mixture in a large bowl until fluffy; add more confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Place 1 cake on a serving platter; spread icing on top of cake. Repeat layering with remaining cake and icing; spread icing on top and sides of entire layered cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.9 g, Sodium 399.9 mg, Sugar 41.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate that contains at least 60% cocoa solids for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped before adding it to the frosting. This will help it melt smoothly and evenly.
  • Bring the cream to a simmer, but do not boil it. Boiling the cream can cause it to curdle.
  • Remove the frosting from the heat as soon as the chocolate is melted. Overheating the frosting can cause it to lose its shine and become grainy.
  • Let the frosting cool slightly before using it. This will help it to thicken and become more spreadable.
  • If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
  • If the frosting is too thin, you can chill it for a few minutes to thicken it up.

Conclusion:

Chocolate lovers frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, chocolate lovers frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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