Homemade Chocolate Frosting
Smooth, fluffy wonderful Homemade Chocolate Frosting comes together in minutes with only a few ingredients and elevates any cake or cupcake!
Servings: 12 (2 1/2 cups total)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder , optional but recommended
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream , room temperature
Instructions
- With a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment), beat butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, and espresso powder (if using) until combined and smooth.
- Add in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until sugar is incorporated, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended.
- Slowly beat in 3 tablespoons heavy cream, increasing speed to high and beating for 1 more minute until frosting reaches desired consistency.
- Add in more heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, only if necessary. Frosting should be light and fluffy, and easily spreadable, but hold its shape if spreading, or a little stiffer and does not fall if piping.
- Use as desired for cupcakes or cake right away or store for later.
- NOTE: For more information, variations, ways to use it, and storage, please refer to the full article.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg