Creamy Chocolate Frosting

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This milk chocolate frosting is smooth, creamy, and not too dark. I've been using this chocolate frosting recipe forever, and several friends now use it as their "favorite frosting!" I just wanted to share it with chocolate lovers everywhere! It will frost, but not fill, an 8- or 9-inch cake.

Submitted by Tracy Larsen
Updated on April 30, 2024
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Chocolate cupcakes frosted with creamy chocolate frosting
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 5 tablespoons evaporated milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make creamy chocolate frosting

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  2. Sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.

    A metal sieve with cocoa powder and confectioners sugar being sifted together over a glass bowl

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  3. Cream butter in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Blend in vanilla.

    A stand mixer with butter, cocoa, and confectioners sugar blended together, with a bowl of vanilla being poured in

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  4. Beat mixture on high speed until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar, if desired.

    Chocolate cupcakes frosted with creamy chocolate frosting

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
7g Fat
31g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 65mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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