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

Servings (2 tablespoons each)

Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

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

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Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 306IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword Chocolate, Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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