Old-Fashioned Chocolate Frosting
This easy old-fashioned chocolate frosting is smooth, rich, and made in minutes using five basic pantry ingredients.
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Servings: 1 8x8 cake
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder - sifted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 Tbsp milk - start with 2, add more if needed
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar into a bowl to remove clumps
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla
- Whisk or beat until smooth and creamy
- If too thick, add a little more milk to adjust consistency
- Drizzle or spread over cake, cupcakes, or brownies
Recipe Notes:
- Sift cocoa for a smooth texture
- Use heavy cream for a richer flavor
- Use frosting while slightly warm for easy spreading
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days
- Freeze for up to 1 month, thaw, and re-whip
Nutrition Info
Serving: 18x8 cake | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 135g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 121g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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