Are you craving a rich, decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than brownie frosting! This heavenly concoction takes the classic flavors of a chocolate brownie and transforms them into a luscious, spreadable frosting that can elevate any cake, cupcake, or cookie to new heights of deliciousness. Whether you prefer a classic chocolate frosting, a nutty swirl of praline, or a creamy peanut butter frosting, there's a brownie frosting recipe out there to suit your taste buds. So, grab your mixing bowl and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your taste buds wanting more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
BROWNIE FROSTING
This frosting comes from my Mom. You can use it on made-from-scratch brownies, or give boxed brownies a special touch. Very rich and VERY good!
Provided by CRUNCHM
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the milk, butter, and sugar together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; allow to cook at a rolling boil for 30 seconds and immediately remove from heat. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla to the milk mixture and stir until the chips are completely melted. Pour immediately over warm brownies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 45.6 mg, Sugar 33 g
BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
Categories Cake Mixer Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Halloween Mother's Day Back to School Walnut Winter Birthday Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 10 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 10 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Combine butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Whisk both sugars into chocolate mixture, then whisk in eggs 1 at a time. Whisk in vanilla, then flour, walnuts, salt, and remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (about 1/4 cup for each). Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to rack and cool completely.
- For frosting:
- Put powdered sugar and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is smooth, adding whipping cream by teaspoonfuls if frosting is too thick to spread.
- Spread frosting in swirls over top of cupcakes. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)
CREAMY BROWNIE FROSTING
Make and share this Creamy Brownie Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Joy1996
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 Cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small mixer bowl, beat butter, cocoa, corn syrup and vanilla until blended.
- Add powdered sugar and milk; beat until spreading consistency.
- Note: This makes enough for an 8x8" pan; double it for a 9x13" pan.
WALNUT BROWNIE LOAF W/COCOA FUDGE FROSTING
A Diamond California Walnuts recipe, from McCall's Magazine, September 1982. NOTE: 2/3 cup milk can be substituted for the 8 ounce container of plain yogurt -- when using milk, omit baking soda. NOTE: If baking in glass loaf pan, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h34m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- BROWNIE LOAF DIRECTIONS:.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees (glass) or 350 degrees (metal).
- Cream butter, sugars and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture in thirds, alternating with yogurt.
- Stir in chopped walnuts.
- Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees (glass) or at 350 degrees (metal) for 65-75 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched ~ top may be cracked.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack and cool completely. Frost with cocoa fudge frosting.
- COCOA FUDGE FROSTING DIRECTIONS:.
- Melt butter. Combine butter with cocoa, sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional powdered sugar if necessary for spreading consistency.
- Frost cooled brownie loaf and garnish top with coarsely chopped walnuts.
BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
Enjoy the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate with these quick-fix brownie cupcakes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Fill cups about 3/4 full (about 1/4 cup each).
- Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted near edge comes out almost clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.
- In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over brownies; sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Store tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BROWNIE NUT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
A classic recipe from the 1976 edition of "Betty Crocker's Cookbook," this one-bowl chocolate cake is sized right for small families.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 8- or 9-inch square pan. In large bowl, measure all Cake ingredients. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and dash of salt; add 2 oz chocolate. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until frosting is smooth and spreadable. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Once cake is completely cool, frost and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
FUDGE BROWNIE PIE FROSTING
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 inch spring form pan set aside.
- 2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Beat together the butter, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in the toasted nuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
- 3. Bake on a middle shelf of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows on top and return to the oven for a few minutes to melt the marshmallows. Remove from the oven and carefully spread the chocolate frosting over top.
- 4. To make the chocolate frosting mix all ingredients together in a bowl, beating with an electric whisk until smooth and thick. Spread on the hot marshmallows. Let cool completely. Cut into wedges to serve.
BROWNIE FROSTING
Make and share this Brownie Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Dessert
Time 4m
Yield 1 frosting for 9x7 square
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan over med heat combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
- Melt, and bring to a boil.
- When it has bubbles all the way across the top of surface now time.
- Boil hard one minute only.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla.
- let cool slightly, stir and beat until its like very thick corn syrup, and sticky to bottom of pot. I always use a spoon, so I can tell how it is thickening up.
- Pour over brownies or cake.
MINI BROWNIE BITES WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line an 8 by 8-inch pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat stirring constantly.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract together. Whisk until smooth. Add the flour and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour into pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire rack.
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat the butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer until fluffy and light. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add the orange juice and zest and beat until thoroughly combined. Place frosting in a piping bag with a large star tip.
- Remove brownies from the pan. Using a 1 1/2-inch round ring mold cut out the brownies into circles. Decoratively pipe the frosting on the brownies.
Tips for Making the Perfect Brownie Frosting
- Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Avoid using margarine, shortening, or unsweetened cocoa powder, as these will not produce the same rich, flavorful frosting.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature. This will help it cream together with the sugar and create a smooth, fluffy frosting.
- Don't overbeat the frosting. Overbeating will make the frosting grainy and stiff. Beat just until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Add flavorings to your frosting. You can add a variety of flavorings to your brownie frosting, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or chocolate chips. Get creative and experiment with different flavors to find your favorites.
- Chill the frosting before using. This will help it firm up and make it easier to spread on your brownies.
Brownie frosting is a delicious and versatile way to top your favorite brownies. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. Whether you prefer a classic chocolate frosting, a creamy peanut butter frosting, or a decadent ganache, there's a brownie frosting out there for everyone. So next time you're making brownies, be sure to try one of these delicious frosting recipes. You won't be disappointed!
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