Name: Best Ever Chocolate Frosting (Standard)
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Approximately 3 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter-softened; 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 4 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate-melted and cooled; 3 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/4 cup Milk; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1/4 tsp Salt

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A classic, rich, and creamy chocolate frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and is simple to make.

Total 10 min

Serves Approximately 3 cups

Steps 4

Ingredients 7

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Butter
1 cup 227 g Unsalted Butter-softened
Chocolate
cup 60 g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
4 oz 113 g Semi-Sweet Chocolate-melted and cooled
Sweeteners
3 cups 360 g Powdered Sugar
cup 60 mL Milk
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla Extract
Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Salt

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, cream together all Butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add Powdered Sugar, alternating with Milk, beating well after each addition.
Stir in melted and cooled Semi-Sweet Chocolate and Cocoa Powder until combined.
Add Vanilla Extract and Salt, and beat until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk if needed to reach desired consistency.