Best 6 Yummy Fluffy Cocoa Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of cocoa frosting recipes, meticulously crafted to elevate your baking creations. From the classic and velvety smooth cocoa frosting, perfect for adorning cakes and cupcakes, to the rich and decadent chocolate ganache, ideal for filling and topping pastries, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors to satisfy every palate. Explore the luscious mocha frosting, a harmonious blend of coffee and chocolate, or venture into the realm of white chocolate frosting, a sweet and creamy delight. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring even novice bakers can achieve frosting perfection. Let your creativity soar as you discover the versatility of cocoa frosting, transforming ordinary treats into extraordinary culinary masterpieces.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

YUMMY FLUFFY COCOA FROSTING



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This frosting is so easy to make and tast so great. Oh so good!!! My kids loved it when they were little and always asked to lick to bowl.

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
4 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 c evaporated milk

Steps:

  • 1. Mix in large bowl the first four ingredients, add milk and beat to disired spreading consistency; additional milk may be added if required.

BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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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

½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

FLUFFY CREAMY VEGAN FROSTING



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This recipe comes from the writers of my all-time favorite cookbook, Veganomicon. It's everything you want in a frosting: fluffy, creamy, sweet (just rightly), and substantial enough that it stays put. Delicious on it's own and a great base to transform into other flavors as it suits you. I whipped it up in a food processor, as suggested in a review on the Post Punk Kitchen website, but I'll include here both sets of instructions, in case you've got a handy dandy electric mixer at your disposal. This version is slightly adapted from the original.

Provided by groovyrooby

Categories     Vegan

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup vegan margarine (Earth Balance is nice if you can find it. I've also used Fleischmann's Unsalted, Blue Bonnet Light, )
3 cups powdered sugar (ideally, it would be sifted)
1/3 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Food Processor Instructions:.
  • Pulse the margarine in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Add the soymilk and vanilla extract and pulse a few more times. Do not worry if it's not totally blended yet.
  • Add the powdered sugar in three or so portions. Add one third and blend. Add another third and blend. Add the last bit and whirl it until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and whirl it around another few seconds.
  • Spread on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ritz crackers, whatever suits your fancy!
  • Mixer Instructions, more or less as posted on the Post Punk Kitchen website:.
  • Melt the margarine. I put it in a small bowl and microwave it, then use a plastic spatula to get it all out into the metal bowl.
  • Add powdered sugar and soymilk, then beat on medium for about a minute, or until it's a good consistency for spreading.
  • Stir in extracts and frost away!
  • ALSO suggested:
  • The original recipe is for chocolate frosting - add 2/3 cup cocoa powder before adding sugar in either form of preparation, and add 1 1/2 tsp almond extract with the vanilla.
  • This would also be lovely with a little citrus zest - add orange or lemon zest with the extracts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 32.6, Carbohydrate 243.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 237.2, Protein 1.8

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

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.

FLUFFY BUTTER COCOA FROSTING



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A very fluffy, light cocoa frosting. I love to make frosting with butter, you get a dreamy, creamy consistency.

Provided by Lana9831

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups approx.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 lb butter, very soft
2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa (or more for darker, richer flavor)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 -3 tablespoons milk or 2 -3 tablespoons cream (to desired spreading consistency)

Steps:

  • In a bowl (or 4 cup glass measuring cup is easier) add powdered sugar and cocoa.
  • Cut in soft butter with a knife or fork.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Using mixer beat until fluffy.
  • Add the milk or cream now until spreadable consistency is achieved.
  • Frost COOLED (if warm it will melt the butter) cake, cookies, brownies, whatever!
  • I use this recipe for my Moist Fudgy Cocoa Brownies.
  • Yummy!

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I've been using this chocolate frosting recipe forever, and several friends now use it as their 'favorite frosting!' It's smooth, creamy and not-too-dark. I just wanted to share it with chocolate lovers everywhere! It will frost, but not fill, an 8 or 9 inch layer cake.

Provided by Tracy Larsen

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth, then gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Blend in vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. If necessary, adjust consistency with more milk or sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder: The quality of the cocoa powder you use will greatly impact the flavor of your frosting. Look for a cocoa powder that is labeled "natural" or "unsweetened" and has a rich, dark color.
  • Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating the frosting will make it stiff and grainy. Beat the frosting only until it is light and fluffy and holds stiff peaks.
  • Use the frosting immediately: Cocoa frosting is best when used immediately. If you need to store it, keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Add flavor variations: You can add a variety of flavor variations to cocoa frosting to create different flavors. Some popular variations include adding vanilla extract, almond extract, or coffee powder.

Conclusion:

Cocoa frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that is perfect for a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect cocoa frosting that will impress your friends and family.

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