Indulge your sweet tooth with our collection of creamy chocolate frosting recipes, a delightful treat for any occasion. From classic chocolate frosting to variations like peanut butter chocolate frosting and chocolate ganache, these recipes offer a range of flavors and textures to satisfy every palate. Whether you're looking for a rich and decadent frosting to top your favorite chocolate cake, or a lighter and fluffier option for cupcakes, our recipes have you covered. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a perfect chocolate frosting that will elevate your desserts to the next level. So grab your whisk and prepare to transform your baking creations into masterpieces with these creamy chocolate frosting recipes.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE FROSTING II
Thick and creamy...very rich...
Provided by Diana OConnor
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Pour in cocoa mixture. Beat well (mixture will be extremely thick). Beat in milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 56.4 mg, Sugar 36.1 g
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
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
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 WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING
If you're looking for the perfect frosting for any sweet recipe, you can't go wrong with this creamy, fluffy Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting. Our chocolate whipped cream uses just 4 ingredients, so you can easily pull it together while other parts of your dessert are baking or chilling. Check out how to make Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting in one simple step.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat all ingredients in chilled large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING II
I needed a frosting recipe that didn't call for milk. This is an easy recipe I found on allrecipes.com. The person who originally posted it said it is an old family recipe that is a classic. It makes enough to frost a one-layer 9 inch cake. YUM!
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat.
- Stir constantly until melted and well blended.
- Add the vanilla and sugar.
- Beat with an electric mixer.
- Add water gradually as you beat until it is a spreadable consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 37.2, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 39.3, Protein 1.3
RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
My husband, Doug, loved his chocolate groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate frosting and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries. -Amy Via, North Richland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
"Whisking up a batch of smooth-as-silk fudgy chocolate icing is a snap using this short recipe and your favorite flavor of baking chips," remarks Jeannette Mack from her home in Rushville, New York.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring cream to a simmer, about 180°; remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. , Place pan in a bowl of ice water; stir constantly until cooled. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Make and share this Creamy Chocolate Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 Cakes worth
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using a metal blade in a food processor.
- Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt give 3 pulses.
- Add the vanilla, butter and sour cream.
- Process for 5 seconds.
- If needed add more sour cream to make a creamy consistency.
Tips:
- For a richer frosting, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
- If you want a lighter frosting, use milk chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
- To make the frosting even creamier, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or milk.
- If you want a thicker frosting, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the cocoa powder before whisking it into the melted chocolate.
- To make the frosting more chocolatey, add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the cocoa powder before whisking it into the melted chocolate.
- To make the frosting more flavorful, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
- To make the frosting more festive, add a few drops of food coloring.
- To make the frosting more kid-friendly, add a few sprinkles or chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
This creamy chocolate frosting is the perfect finishing touch for any cake, cupcake, or brownie. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you want a rich and decadent frosting or a light and fluffy frosting, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're baking, give this creamy chocolate frosting a try - you won't be disappointed!
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