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Chocolate Frosting Recipe

My Chocolate Frosting comes together with just five ingredients. It is perfect for all of your cupcakes, cookies, and cakes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate frosting
Servings: 22 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature (113 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (42 grams)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (454 grams)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (118.29 ml)
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Beat the butter in a stand mixer or a large bowl with a handheld mixer.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Add in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Slowly add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Then add in the heavy cream. Finally, add a pinch of salt.
    2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 4 cups powdered sugar, pinch of salt, 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Use right away, or store in an airtight container until you are ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg