Best 2 Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting Recipes

Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting, the ultimate topping for your culinary creations. This velvety smooth and airy frosting is crafted with rich chocolate and whipped cream, resulting in a light and fluffy texture that will elevate any dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step recipe will guide you through the process of making this irresistible frosting. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect consistency and learn how to incorporate this frosting into a variety of desserts, from cakes and cupcakes to tortes and trifles. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this luscious and versatile frosting that will transform your desserts into unforgettable treats.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FROSTING

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"This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers on a restricted diet-plus everybody else," shares Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois. "Another way I like to serve it is layered in a parfait glass with cubed angel food cake or fresh fruit and topped with additional whipped topping. It makes a pretty dessert."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cup cold fat-free milk
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared angel food cake

Steps:

In a bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate, Fiber 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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start. This will help the mousse frosting come together smoothly.
Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the mousse frosting will taste.
Don't overbeat the cream. If you overbeat it, it will become grainy and the mousse frosting will be too stiff.
If you want a lighter mousse frosting, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
To make a chocolate ganache frosting, simply heat equal parts heavy cream and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
You can use mousse frosting to frost cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It can also be used as a filling for pastries and cakes.

Conclusion:

Mousse frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light and airy frosting or a rich and decadent frosting, mousse frosting is a great option.