This rich and delicious chocolate frosting is perfect for piping or spreading and is made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand.
Prep Time 10mins
Total Time 10mins
Servings 16
Ingredients
1/2cupsbuttermelted
2/3cupsunsweetened cocoa powder
3cupspowdered sugar
1/3cupheavy cream
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Instructions
Once butter is melted, stir in cocoa and mix until butter and cocoa have combined.
Next, using an electric mixer, alternately add powdered sugar and cream, beating until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla and mix well.
Add an extra teaspoon of cream if a thinner consistency is desired. If frosting seems too thin, add additional powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Spread or pipe onto cakes or cupcakes as desired.
Notes
Milk can be used in place of heavy cream.Recipe adapted from Hershey's.