How to Make Homemade Chocolate Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a decadent, homemade chocolate frosting to take your baked goods to the next level. Whether you're frosting a cake, cupcakes, or brownies, this rich and creamy topping is sure to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth. Plus, making your own chocolate frosting allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavor to your liking.

One of the best things about making your own homemade chocolate frosting is that it's incredibly easy to do. With just a few sim...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 5 to 7 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 1/2 cups

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Whisk cocoa powder and warm melted butter together in a large bowl; let sit for 2 minutes.
  • Add confectioners sugar, 5 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended, smooth, and creamy, about 2 minutes, adding more milk as needed to get to desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 39mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 10mg