Super Easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Incredibly rich, creamy, silky, smooth, and easy that is great for cupcakes, cakes and cookies.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Baking

Cuisine American

Calories 3474 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup butter unsalted, softened
3 cups confectioners sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
1/8 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
Add the cocoa powder, salt, and powdered sugar and mix well to combine
Add the heavy cream and extract. Beat until combined and smooth
Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more cream or powdered sugar.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 3474kcalCarbohydrates: 421gProtein: 16gFat: 215gSaturated Fat: 136gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 56gTrans Fat: 8gCholesterol: 551mgSodium: 2163mgPotassium: 1137mgFiber: 25gSugar: 375gVitamin A: 6456IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 10mg

Keyword Chocolate, Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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