Best 7 Fluffy Chocolate Icing Recipes

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Indulge in Chocolatey Bliss: Discover Three Irresistible Chocolate Icing Recipes to Elevate Your Baking Creations

Chocolate icing is the ultimate confectioner's delight, a luscious and versatile topping that transforms ordinary baked goods into extraordinary culinary wonders. With its rich, decadent flavor and velvety smooth texture, chocolate icing elevates cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries to new heights of deliciousness. In this article, we present three exceptional chocolate icing recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. Whether you desire a classic, luscious chocolate ganache, a fluffy and airy chocolate buttercream, or a quick and easy chocolate glaze, we have the perfect recipe for you. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect consistency, allowing you to achieve professional-looking results in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, prepare to embark on a chocolatey adventure as we unveil the secrets of creating mouthwatering chocolate icing that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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A delicious, fluffy chocolate frosting, perfect for piping. The shortening in the recipe makes it a bit more heat resistant than an all-butter recipe.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups ( 285 grams) vegetable shortening
7 cups (793 g) powdered sugar
1 1/4 c. (86 grams) cocoa powder, loosely fill your measuring cup
1/2 c. (114g) water or milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening until creamy.
  • Blend in the vanilla. Add powdered sugar, cocoa and most of the water. Mix throughly on medium speed for approximately 6 - 8 minutes until creamy and smooth.
  • Add your remaining milk (or water) as necessary. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally during the mixing process.
  • Recipe can be doubled
  • This is a crusting buttercream, it pipes great, and works well with the viva paper towel method of smoothing (if you're going for that super smooth finish).

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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All purpose chcolate frosting from the "Cake Mix Doctor" Makes enough to frost a 2 layer cake or 30 cupcakes.

Provided by Dragonfly AZ

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place the cocoa in a mixing bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed.
  • Add the butter and beat at low speed until well mixed, about 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar and vanilla and beat in at low speed.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.2, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 273.5, Carbohydrate 130.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 117.6, Protein 3.9

RICH 'N' FLUFFY 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.-Jeannette Mack, Rushville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate or vanilla or white chips
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring cream to a simmer, about 180° remove from the heat. Stir in 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 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Light and fluffy chocolate frosting, suggested by my friend Linda. Spread over any cake and smooth out bubbles.

Provided by Tim Tyler

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt; mix for 30 seconds. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium speed until frosting is shiny and seems to have large bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

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

DELISH & FLUFFY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This recipe came from The Nut Tree, a famous restaurant in Vacaville, CA. While it is no more, my mom was able to smuggle this delicious recipe from them and, as far as we are concerned, there is no other chocolate frosting.

Provided by MadzMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites well until they are fluffy and gradually add the powdered sugar.
  • Combine the next 3 ingredients in separate bowl and fold carefully into the egg white mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2085, Fat 140.9, SaturatedFat 87.5, Cholesterol 366, Sodium 1383.7, Carbohydrate 196.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 177.1, Protein 17.6

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FROSTING



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This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for fresh fruit.-Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the icing come together smoothly and create a lighter, fluffier texture.
  • Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the mixture, making it lighter and airier.
  • Gradually add the milk and cocoa powder until the desired consistency is reached. If you want a thicker icing, add less milk. If you want a thinner icing, add more milk.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
  • If you want a lighter chocolate flavor, use milk chocolate cocoa powder.
  • Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness of the icing.
  • Use the icing immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

With its rich chocolate flavor, light and fluffy texture, and easy-to-make recipe, this fluffy chocolate icing is the perfect topping for any cake or cupcake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this icing is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a delicious and versatile icing, give this fluffy chocolate icing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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