Best Chocolate Frosting

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Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found! It's rich, smooth, and easy to spread.

Layered chocolate cake being frosted with chocolate frosting using an offset spatula.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups frosting
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar

  • cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for chocolate frosting including cocoa, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk on a white countertop.

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  2. Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed.

    Glass bowl with whisk mixing liquid chocolate frosting base on a white countertop.

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  3. Add in confectioners' sugar and milk; beating until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.

    Thick chocolate frosting being whisked in a glass bowl on a white countertop.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154 Calories
6g Fat
26g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 65mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.