Chocolate Frosting Recipe

This easy Chocolate Frosting recipe is the BEST frosting for any kind of cake but especially birthday cakes!! It’s simple to whip up, buttery, sweet and so creamy!

My children have inherited my husband’s love of chocolate and continue to request chocolate cake with this particular chocolate frosting recipe for every birthday. I prefer vanilla over chocolate but I will say as a bit of a stickler and purist, this chocolate on chocolate situation is a good one. I make (and eat) chocolate cake with chocolate frosting at least five times a year (four kids, one husband) and to be honest, I’m not mad about it because I forget how gosh darn delicious this frosting is. So so good and tastes so much better than store bought. And for all you vanilla lovers, be sure to check out my vanilla cake with buttercream. That combo is also to die for!

This Chocolate Frosting recipe is essentially a chocolate buttercream because it’s made with lots of softened butter that is whipped together with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and milk.

Before you get started, make sure you are using very soft butter, sifted powdered sugar, sifted cocoa powder and be prepared to adjust the thickness of the frosting with a little more milk or a little more powdered sugar. If you’re going to pipe this recipe, you’ll want it more stiff so it holds its shape, if you’re wanting to frost a cake, you’ll want it slightly thinner and more easily spreadable.

I assure you this is one of the easiest recipes in the entire world you can make. I promise you can do it! Just get the right ingredients and you’re golden.

Time and time again, I get comments on this recipe saying it was either way too thick or way too thin to use. Here’s the secret though: not everyone measures cocoa powder or powdered sugar exactly the same. So all the frostings you make using the exact same recipe will vary and you will have to make minor adjustments.

Easy Chocolate Frosting

Easy Chocolate Frosting is the BEST frosting for cakes, especially birthday cupcakes!! It’s simple to whip up and so creamy!

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 341 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 138 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 49 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (sifted)
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instruction:

1. Whip butter and cocoa together until smooth in large bowl. Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar. Slowly stream in milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Scrape sides and whip again until light, fluffy and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Frosts 1-9 or 8 inch round layered cake or 24 cupcakes.

“Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting | Recipes

With only five ingredients and five minutes of your time, you can make delicious “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting packed with just the right amount of HERSHEY’S cocoa. This quick and easy homemade chocolate frosting recipe is a great one to dive into with your little ones, and once it’s ready, the whole family can enjoy a frosted chocolate treat of your choosing. Easily spread this soft chocolate icing on cakes, cupcakes, brownies or dessert bars. We recommend a pairing with the delicious HERSHEY’S “PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE” Chocolate Cake recipe to awaken your taste buds to a whole new level of yum.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 2 cups

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (38g)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 Tbsp (38g), calories 160 Calories, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 22 g, Protein 1 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick)
• 2/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately, add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency.
2. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (6-Minute Recipe)

This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.

Prep: 6min

Total: 6min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 cups confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instruction:

1. With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
2. Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
3. Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

Homemade Chocolate Frosting

Homemade Chocolate Frosting is luscious It has a rich chocolate flavor, and a soft texture. You’re going to love how easy it is to make.

Prep: 15min

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup cocoa
• 2 – 2/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla

Instruction:

1. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over low heat. Add the cocoa, stir until the mixture is smooth and thick. Remove the pan from the heat and place the cocoa mixture into a medium size bowl. Let it cool slightly.
2. Add the milk and vanilla alternately with the powdered sugar to the bowl and beat with an electric mixer or whisk until you have the spreading consistency you desire.

One Minute Chocolate Frosting Recipe