Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Indulge your senses with this decadent chocolate frosting! Perfect for a 9-inch layer cake or a 9x13 inch pan, this recipe creates a luxuriously smooth and creamy frosting that will elevate any dessert. Easy to make in just 5 minutes, this frosting is guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 3428.4 kcal
Protein 39g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Frosting

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How to Make Chocolate Frosting

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese using an electric mixer on low speed until well combined.
  2. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar, ¼ cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Continue beating on medium speed for another 2 minutes, or until the frosting is completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Frost your cake or brownies! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

1813g

Fat

520g

Carbs

158g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Frosting?

Chocolate Frosting takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Frosting?

Chocolate Frosting has approximately 3428.4 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 158 g carbohydrates and 266 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Frosting?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Frosting are Butter, Cocoa Powder, Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Buttermilk, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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