Description
This Chocolate Fudge Frosting is one of the best and easiest chocolate frosting recipes EVER. This chocolate buttercream recipe uses melted chocolate to get a rich chocolate flavor and has the most light and airy frosting consistency.
Ingredients
Recipe to frost 12 cupcakes
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- ¾ cups (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream (or milk)
Recipe for a 9×13″ cake
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (or milk)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring each time until the chocolate is melted. Stir until completely smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Beat until butter look light in color. Next, beat the cocoa powder into the butter until well mixed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Alternate adding 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time with the liquid ingredients: vanilla extract & heavy cream. Ensure the powdered sugar is well combined, and whip for 1-2 minutes before adding more powdered sugar.
- Next, pour in the melted chocolate and beat on slow speed until incorporated. Then, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes to whip additional air into the frosting.
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Buttercream, Easy Chocolate Frosting, Best Chocolate Frosting
