Chocolate Butter Frosting
A smooth delicious chocolate frosting great for decorating.
Yield: 12
Calories: 228kcal
Materials
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate squares
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 6 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk or light cream
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in microwaveable bowl on high 30 seconds, stir. Microwave 30 seconds more, stir. Continue heating and stirring in 10-second increments until completely melted. Cool to room temperature. Stir in vanilla.
- Using electric mixer, cream together butter, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Add chocolate and continue beating until thoroughly combined, scraping sides as needed. Frosting should be light and fluffy.
- Add more milk as necessary for desired consistency. (see notes)
Notes
Frosting consistency: frosting a cake should have easily spreadable frosting (add more milk). Piping cupcakes (or decorating) can use a stiffer consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg