Best 6 Vanilla Chocolate Powdered Sugar Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Vanilla Chocolate Powdered Sugar Frosting, a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary delights. This versatile frosting, crafted with simple yet flavorful ingredients, offers two variations to suit your taste preferences. For a classic touch, embrace the Vanilla Powdered Sugar Frosting, where the subtle sweetness of vanilla harmonizes perfectly with the velvety texture of powdered sugar. If you crave a richer experience, venture into the Chocolate Powdered Sugar Frosting, where cocoa powder weaves its magic, adding a luscious depth of flavor to the frosting's creamy embrace. Both variations promise an explosion of taste that will elevate your cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more to new heights of indulgence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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For many people, cake is just the delivery vehicle for the real star of the show-the frosting. If you agree, you'll love this five-star buttercream frosting recipe. It's rich, sweet and foolproof. With 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of effort, this vanilla buttercream frosting will be ready to turn any cake, cookie or cupcake into a special-occasion dessert-never underestimate the power of a good frosting! Memorize this recipe and you'll always have a frosting to complement whatever's for dessert. (P.S. If you fall for this recipe, you'll be glad to know there's a 2.0 version: Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting is a must try!)

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk.
  • Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar. Frosts 13x9-inch cake generously, or fills and frosts an 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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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

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 7m

Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and place over a small pan of barely simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the melted chocolate to the vanilla frosting and stir until smooth.

VANILLA FROSTING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

VANILLA FROSTING



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Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla frosting recipe is the perfect topper for your cakey creations. The homemade taste just can't be beat. -Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Spread over cake or cupcakes. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the frosting will taste. Use real vanilla extract, not imitation, and use a good quality cocoa powder.
  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature: This will help the frosting to be smooth and creamy. If the butter is too cold, the frosting will be lumpy and difficult to spread.
  • Beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy: This will take about 2-3 minutes. The frosting should be pale yellow in color and should hold peaks when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.
  • Add the milk and vanilla extract and beat until well combined: The frosting should be smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, add more milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Add the cocoa powder and beat until well combined: The frosting should be a deep chocolate brown color. If it is too light, add more cocoa powder one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired color.
  • Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use: The frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you are ready to use it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.

Conclusion:

Vanilla chocolate powdered sugar 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. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this frosting is sure to be a hit.

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