Best 8 Tangy Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Tangy Chocolate Frosting, a culinary masterpiece that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. This versatile frosting elevates any dessert to new heights, whether you're topping a rich chocolate cake, adding a finishing touch to cupcakes, or creating intricate designs on cookies. With its smooth, creamy texture and vibrant flavor, our Tangy Chocolate Frosting is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Our collection of recipes caters to every taste and skill level. From the classic Tangy Chocolate Frosting, made with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, butter, and buttermilk, to the decadent Chocolate Ganache Frosting, featuring a rich combination of dark chocolate and heavy cream, we've got you covered. For those who prefer a lighter option, our Whipped Chocolate Mousse Frosting offers a fluffy, airy texture that's perfect for summer treats. And if you're looking for a vegan alternative, our Avocado Chocolate Frosting is a creamy, delicious choice that's packed with healthy fats.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to create a frosting that's not only delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our Tangy Chocolate Frosting collection has something for everyone. So grab your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you with unforgettable memories.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Sour cream brings the tangy to this quick and easy chocolate frosting recipe.

Provided by Mary Beth Guba

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and the butter together. Let cool and blend in the sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add the confectioner's sugar until the frosting is of spreading consistency, beat well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 26 g

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (6-MINUTE RECIPE)



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This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TANGY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Tangy Chocolate Frosting image

Use this to frost our Six-Layer Chocolate Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces cream cheese (1 1/2 packages), room temperature
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
18 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70 percent cacao), melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups creme fraiche (12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Sift sugar, cocoa, and salt together into a bowl; set aside. Put cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
  • Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in sugar mixture. Pour in melted chocolate in a slow, steady stream. Gradually mix in creme fraiche.

CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM FROSTING



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Sweet chocolate frosting with a tangy twist! Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting brings rich, decadent flavor to any cake or cupcake. Add a richer dimension of flavor to your chocolate desserts!

Provided by Aimee Shugarman

Categories     Basics

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup milk chocolate morsels
3/4 cup full fat sour cream
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of kosher salt
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe glass bowl, add butter and chocolate chips to the bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds. Use a whisk or spatula to combine butter and chocolate until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add sour cream, cocoa powder, kosher salt, and melted chocolate mixture. Beat for one minute until smooth.
  • Add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Use on cupcakes or layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 12 grams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

TANGY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Angelo Monaco

Categories     Sauce     Chocolate     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Bon Appétit     Cambridge     Massachusetts     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Tangy Chocolate Frosting Plain yogurt is the secret ingredient.Melt butter and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Whisk in cocoa and vanilla. Whisk in 1 cup sugar and yogurt. Whisk in remaining 1 cup sugar.

CHOCOLATE CURRANT CAKE WITH TANGY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Angelo Monaco

Categories     Cake     Bourbon     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Yogurt     Currant     Winter     Bon Appétit     Cambridge     Massachusetts     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons whiskey
1 1/4cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4cups sugar
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Tangy Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine currants and whiskey in small bowl. Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Whisk sugar, yogurt, oil, milk, eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Mix in dry ingredients. Fold in currant mixture and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  • Spread Tangy Chocolate Frosting over cooled cake and serve.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Decadent indeed, this frosting is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Creme fraiche offsets some of the richness. Use it to frost vanilla cake (or chocolate if you're a chocoholic).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 7 1/2 cups (enough to frost one 8-inch layer cake)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Salt
1 pound 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1 1/2 cups creme fraiche or sour cream

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Sift together sugar, cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture. With machine running, pour in melted chocolate in a slow, steady stream. Beat in creme fraiche until well combined. If frosting doesn't seem firm enough, refrigerate for 10 minutes. Beat before using.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the frosting will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating the frosting will make it stiff and grainy. Beat it just until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Let the frosting chill: Chilling the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using it will help it to set and firm up.
  • Use the frosting on your favorite desserts: This frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pies.

Conclusion:

This tangy chocolate frosting is the perfect way to add a delicious and decadent touch to your favorite desserts. It is easy to make and can be used on a variety of different treats. Whether you are a professional baker or a home cook, this frosting is sure to impress your friends and family.

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