Best 5 Honey Cocoa Frosting Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Honey Cocoa Frosting, a culinary masterpiece that elevates your desserts to new heights. This luscious frosting combines the rich, earthy notes of cocoa with the delicate sweetness of honey, creating a harmonious balance that captivates the senses. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this frosting is a must-try, promising to transform your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into irresistible treats.

Our Honey Cocoa Frosting recipe collection boasts three variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic frosting. The original Honey Cocoa Frosting is a timeless delight, featuring a velvety texture and a perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa flavor. For those who prefer a richer, more decadent experience, the Double Chocolate Honey Cocoa Frosting is a dream come true, with an extra dose of cocoa and melted chocolate. And if you're looking for a frosting with a hint of tang, the Honey Cocoa Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful choice, combining the creaminess of cream cheese with the delightful flavors of honey and cocoa.

With its versatility and ease of preparation, our Honey Cocoa Frosting is perfect for any occasion. Spread it on a freshly baked chocolate cake, swirl it atop fluffy cupcakes, or use it as a decadent filling for your favorite cookies. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this frosting is sure to leave a lasting impression, tantalizing your taste buds and making your desserts truly unforgettable.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY FROSTING

Honey Frosting image

Use this frosting with our Pumpkin Spice Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces regular or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING I

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Great texture and color as well as taste. Smooth and easily spread, this frosting turns any cake, cookie, or cupcake into something deliciously special.

Provided by Tia the Baker

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

¼ cup margarine, melted
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat margarine and cocoa together until combined. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Adjust with more milk or confectioners' sugar if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 47.7 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

CHOCOLATE HONEY FROSTING

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This is my go to chocolate frosting for brownies . My Aunt Judy passed this on to me and it is a keeper ! Enjoy

Provided by Angela Gray @angiemath

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoon(s) margarine
3 tablespoon(s) cocoa, unsweetened
3/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 tablespoon(s) milk
1 tablespoon(s) honey

Steps:

Cream margarine and cocoa together, Add remaining ingredients and beat till smooth and silky.
This is amazing on brownies and cupcakes !

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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Add chocolate to everything from cupcakes to brownies with this handy chocolate frosting recipe. Fudgy frosting is the ideal accompaniment to Martha's Ultimate Chocolate Cake. With only five ingredients, this chocolate frosting recipe is so easy you'll want to spread it on every dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup Valrhona cocoa powder
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, milk, and vanilla; stir until smooth and free of lumps.

HONEY-CINNAMON FROSTING

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Use this Honey-Cinnamon Frosting recipe when making our Banana Cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat confectioners' sugar, unsalted butter, honey, and ground cinnamon until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 g, Fat 8 g

Tips:

Make sure you sift the cocoa powder before using it to avoid lumps in your frosting.
Use good quality honey for the best flavor. You can also use dark chocolate cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
If you want a thinner frosting, you can add a little bit of milk or cream.
You can also add other flavors to your frosting, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or cinnamon.
If you're not sure how much frosting you need, a good rule of thumb is to make 1 cup of frosting for every 12 cupcakes or 9-inch cake.
This frosting is best used immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Honey cocoa frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this frosting is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy frosting, give honey cocoa frosting a try.