Best 8 Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting, a culinary masterpiece that elevates any dessert to new heights. This versatile frosting is a match made in heaven for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more, adding an irresistible layer of velvety smoothness and rich chocolate decadence. Crafted with a harmonious blend of milk chocolate, butter, cream, and a touch of vanilla, this frosting strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and richness, leaving your taste buds in a state of pure bliss. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our detailed recipe and step-by-step instructions will guide you effortlessly to frosting perfection.

**Explore Variations to Suit Your Taste:**

- **White Chocolate Frosting:** Transform your frosting into a symphony of ivory delight by substituting white chocolate for milk chocolate. The result is a frosting that radiates elegance and pairs perfectly with delicate-flavored cakes and pastries.

- **Dark Chocolate Frosting:** Elevate your frosting to new levels of intensity with the bold and robust flavors of dark chocolate. This frosting is perfect for those who appreciate a deep, decadent chocolate experience.

- **Chocolate Ganache Frosting:** Create a frosting of pure chocolate indulgence with our chocolate ganache variation. Combining chocolate and cream, this frosting is the epitome of smoothness and richness, leaving an unforgettable impression on your palate.

- **Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:** Experience the harmonious marriage of chocolate and cream cheese in our luscious frosting. The tangy cream cheese adds a delightful dimension to the chocolate, creating a frosting that is both rich and refreshing.

- **Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:** Delight in the classic combination of chocolate and buttercream in our velvety frosting. This frosting is a timeless favorite, offering a smooth and creamy texture that complements any dessert.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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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

2 cups butter, softened
9 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2-1/2 cups baking cocoa, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/2 cups whole milk

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



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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 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.

MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound milk chocolate, finely chopped
4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Pinch of coarse salt
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Let cool slightly. Beat together butter, sugar, and salt with a mixer until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in chocolate, then sour cream, and beat until thoroughly incorporated. Frosting should be spreadable. If too loose, refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat until smooth.

CREAMY MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I got this recipe from my cookbook "Baker's Illustrated" Goes well with the chocolate cake recipe from this same cookbook. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie2007

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
10 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cut the 8 tablespoons of butter into 8 pieces.
  • Heat the cream, salt, and corn syrup in a microwave-safe measuring cup on high until simmering, about 1 minute, or bring to a simmer in small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Put the chocolate in a food processer.
  • With the machine running, gradually add the hot cream mixture through the feed tube.
  • Let process for 1 minute.
  • Stop the machine.
  • Add the powdered sugar and process for about 30 seconds or until combined.
  • With the machine running, add the butter 1 piece at a time.
  • Process until the butter is combined and the mixture is smooth, about 20 seconds longer.
  • Transfer the frosting to a medium bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring frequently, until thick and spreadable, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1518.7, Fat 110.2, SaturatedFat 63.1, Cholesterol 236.2, Sodium 225.5, Carbohydrate 124.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 105.4, Protein 12.6

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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"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

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



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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

1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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

Tips:

  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
  • If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
  • To make the frosting more decadent, add a tablespoon of melted butter.
  • For a fun twist, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
  • Serve the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This creamy milk chocolate frosting is the perfect topping for any chocolate lover. It's easy to make, delicious, and can be used on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. With its rich chocolate flavor and smooth texture, this frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a frosting that's both delicious and easy to make, give this creamy milk chocolate frosting a try. You won't be disappointed.

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