Easy Chocolate Frosting
Easy Chocolate Frosting is a no-cook, cocoa powder buttercream frosting that is perfect for icing cakes, cupcakes and making sandwich cookies.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the butter to a mixer bowl and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- In another bowl, add the cocoa powder and half of the powdered sugar. Whisk together. Add the remaining powdered sugar and whisk until combined.
- Add milk, vanilla and half of cocoa mixture to the butter.
- Mix on low until combined. Add the remainder of the cocoa mixture, mix on low until combined. Raise to medium-high speed, mixing until fluffy and smooth.
Notes
Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks. Bring to room temperature before using.
This frosting will frost a 9 x 13 inch cake, 24 cupcakes or a 9 inch layer cake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g