Best 5 Foolproof Chocolate Frosting Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of chocolatey delight with our foolproof chocolate frosting recipes, the perfect complement to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Dive into a world of rich, velvety textures and decadent flavors, ranging from classic chocolate to variations infused with coffee, peanut butter, and even a touch of spice. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a smooth, spreadable consistency, making frosting a breeze. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes guarantee a frosting that will transform your desserts into irresistible masterpieces.
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PERFECT CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This decadent chocolate buttercream frosting is a hit for any special occasion. It's rich, creamy, and simple.
Provided by FoodJunkie
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
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
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
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
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
" PERFECT" CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This is now one of my favorite chocolate frostings. I got it from "The Chocolate Cake Mix Doctor" by anne byrn. I have made a few changes to the recipe. Actually, I didn't have the 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips that the original recipe called for. Lennie came to the rescue (thanks!) by figuring out the appropriate amount of semisweet squares to use, which I did have on hand. Now I always make it with the squares instead of the chips. This frosting is very thick, creamy, and fudgy. I usually bake two 9-inch layers, cut them into four layers, and slather this frosting on each and every layer and all over the top and sides--because I like a little cake with my frosting :) Another thanks goes out to leeannr for making me post this recipe. Now she loves it as much as I do.
Provided by taylortwo
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a large bowl, filled halfway with ice, in the sink (a bowl that is large enough to hold the pot that you will cook the frosting in).
- In a medium size pot over medium low heat, melt chocolate, cream, and butter.
- Stirring constantly, cook the mixture until all of the butter and chocolate melts and thickens.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes.
- DO NOT LET BOIL.
- Remove pot from heat.
- Whisk in the sifted confectioners' sugar until mixture becomes smooth (approximately 1 minute), then put the pot on top of the bowl of ice (be careful to not allow any ice from the larger bowl to get into pot with the chocolate mixture).
- Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 4-5 minutes until frosting becomes smooth, thick, and fudgy.
- Remove from ice.
- Spread onto cooled cake layers.
- The frosting will thicken as it sets up.
- If the frosting gets too hard to spread, put back on LOW heat and stir constantly until you get the spreading consistency desired.
- ***I have been adding 1 Tbs. of light corn syrup to the initial heavy cream and chocolate mixture to add more glossiness to the frosting.***.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4076.9, Fat 319.2, SaturatedFat 200.3, Cholesterol 651.1, Sodium 1713.8, Carbohydrate 354.7, Fiber 28.9, Sugar 295.3, Protein 26.8
FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE FROSTING
From America's Test Kitchen, make this in the food processor. Use whatever kind of chocolate you like...milk, semi-sweet, bittersweet...it's rich and delicious.
Provided by Lise in Indiana
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In food processor, process butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
- Add corn syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
- Scrape sides of bowl, then add chocolate (cooled to 85º - 100º F) and pulse until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 seconds.
- Frosting can be used immediately or held.
- The frosting can be made 3 hours in advance. For longer storage, refrigerate the frosting, covered, and let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your chocolate, butter, and sugar, the better your frosting will taste.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature. This will help it cream together with the sugar more easily and create a smooth frosting.
- Don't overbeat the frosting. Overbeating can make the frosting grainy and stiff.
- If your frosting is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or cream.
- If your frosting is too thin, you can thicken it up by adding a little bit of powdered sugar.
- Let your frosting chill for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will help it set and make it easier to work with.
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the frosting.
- For a lighter flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting.
- For a fun twist, try adding a few drops of food coloring to the frosting.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious chocolate frosting that will be the perfect finishing touch to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
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