This chocolate frosting recipe is easy to make for creamy homemade chocolate frosting every time! Using melted butter helps to bloom the cocoa powder, creating a more flavorful chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
- 0.67 cups cocoa powder
- 0.5 cups salted butter , melted
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Whisk cocoa powder and warm melted butter together in a large bowl; let sit for 2 minutes.
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Add confectioners sugar, 5 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended, smooth, and creamy, about 2 minutes, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons more milk as needed to get to desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
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