Easy Chocolate Frosting
You'll love this easy chocolate frosting recipe! It's so fluffy and rich, and it whips up in a snap with just 6 simple ingredients.
Servings: 24 cupcakes, 1 triple-layer 6-inch cake, or 1 double-layer 8- or 9-inch cake
Calories: 3858kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (approximately)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the butter, salt, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, and add about 1/3 of the powdered sugar.
- With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar (in 2 more additions), beating until combined.
- Stir in the cream* and vanilla, then turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and whip the frosting until light and fluffy.
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Notes
*The amount of cream needed can vary. Start with 3 tablespoons and add more if necessary. You just want it to have a nice spreadable consistency, without being too loose or runny.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1batch | Calories: 3858kcal | Carbohydrates: 518g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 214g | Saturated Fat: 135g | Cholesterol: 569mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 1082mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 471g | Vitamin A: 6545IU | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 9.2mg