Chocolate Sour Cream Icing Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy and unbelievably delicious Chocolate Sour Cream Icing! Ready in just 5 minutes, this creamy, rich, and intensely chocolatey icing is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 1453.2 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Sour Cream Icing

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How to Make Chocolate Sour Cream Icing

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 3 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until smooth and creamy. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Spread or pipe your luscious chocolate icing onto your favorite baked goods. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

942g

Fat

170g

Carbs

81g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Sour Cream Icing?

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

How many calories are in Chocolate Sour Cream Icing?

Chocolate Sour Cream Icing has approximately 1453.2 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 81 g carbohydrates and 84 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Sour Cream Icing?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Sour Cream Icing are Butter, Powdered Sugar, Sour Cream, Sweet Cream, Vanilla, Cocoa. See the full list with measurements above.

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