Best 14 Creamy Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that creamy chocolate frosting brings to your culinary creations. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to elevate your dessert game or a novice home cook eager to impress your loved ones, this velvety frosting is sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its rich, decadent texture and irresistible chocolatey goodness, creamy chocolate frosting transforms ordinary treats into extraordinary delights, making it the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more. As you embark on your frosting-making journey, discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of creamy indulgence and chocolatey bliss, ensuring your desserts become the talk of the town.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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

Provided by Tracy Larsen

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth, then gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Blend in vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. If necessary, adjust consistency with more milk or sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

CREAMY MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Make and share this Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons whipping cream (more if needed)

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup softened butter in a mixing bowl.
  • Add in the cocoa powder, 2 cups icing sugar and 3 tablespoons whipped cream; start beating with an electric mixer add in more whipped cream as needed to create desired texture.
  • Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy.

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup water
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch-diameter pans with 1 3/4-inch-high sides. Dust with flour; discard excess. Bring 3/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Whisk in cocoa to form paste. Cool slightly. Add buttermilk; whisk until blended.
  • Whisk flour and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and next 4 ingredients in large bowl until light, about 5 minutes. Beat in cocoa mixture. Add dry ingredients and beat just until blended. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Top with second layer. Spread remaining frosting over entire cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.)

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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"Whisking up a batch of smooth-as-silk fudgy chocolate icing is a snap using this short recipe and your favorite flavor of baking chips," remarks Jeannette Mack from her home in Rushville, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring cream to a simmer, about 180°; remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. , Place pan in a bowl of ice water; stir constantly until cooled. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI VANILLA BEAN YELLOW CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 45m

Yield 90 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

Baking spray with flour
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 3/4 cups pure cane sugar
1 1/4 sticks (5 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
3 large egg whites, room temperature
Creamy Chocolate Frosting, recipe follows
2 1/2 sticks (10 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
Pinch fine sea salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon espresso powder
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 F. Fill mini-muffin tins with cupcake liners and spray the liners with baking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1 1/2 cups cane sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, vanilla seeds and egg yolks in a medium bowl.
  • In a clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Continue to beat until stiff peaks just form, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside. Wash the bowl and dry.
  • Add the flour mixture to the now-empty mixing bowl. With the mixer running at low speed with the whisk attachment, gradually pour in the butter mixture and mix until almost incorporated (a few streaks of dry flour will remain), about 15 seconds. Stop the mixer and scrape the whisk and sides of the bowl. Return the mixer to medium-low speed and beat until smooth and fully incorporated, 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Using a rubber spatula, stir one-third of the whites into the batter to lighten. Then add the remaining whites and gently fold into the batter until no white streaks remain.
  • Fill the mini-muffin tin liners three-quarters full and bake until just firm, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cool, and then frost with Creamy Chocolate Frosting.
  • Add the butter, sugar, cocoa and salt to a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl once or twice, about 30 seconds. Add the corn syrup, vanilla and espresso powder and process just until combined, about 10 seconds. Scrape the sides of the bowl one more time, and then drizzle in the chocolate. Pulse until the frosting is creamy, about 15 seconds.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CREAMY FROSTING



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A one-two punch of VOSKOS® Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt--in the cake and in the frosting--adds richness and a hint of vanilla to this elegant layer cake. Make this cake mix fix-up for a birthday or an everyday celebration.

Provided by Voskos

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VOSKOS®

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 (5.3 ounce) container VOSKOS® Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
¾ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs eggs, lightly beaten
3 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, grated
¾ cup butter
1 (5.3 ounce) container VOSKOS® Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 cups powdered sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9x1 1/2-inch cake pans. Combine cake mix, VOSKOS® Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Scrape sides of bowl; fold in grated chocolate.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool cakes on wire racks. Fill and frost layers with Creamy Frosting (see below).
  • Creamy Frosting: Combine butter, VOSKOS® Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt, and vanilla in large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. (Mixture will appear curdled.) Gradually beat in powdered sugar until frosting is spreadable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 46.6 g

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Make and share this Creamy Chocolate Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 Cakes worth

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 2 teaspoons rum extract (equaling 2 teaspoons)
5 tablespoons butter, softened
4 tablespoons sour cream or 4 tablespoons yogurt

Steps:

  • Using a metal blade in a food processor.
  • Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt give 3 pulses.
  • Add the vanilla, butter and sour cream.
  • Process for 5 seconds.
  • If needed add more sour cream to make a creamy consistency.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT FROSTING



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When I realized I had no frosting, pudding, or even whipped topping, I decided to make this one up! We love that it's not as super-sweet as most frostings.

Provided by Kimberly P.

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Jif® Mocha Capuccino-Flavored Hazelnut Spread)
1 tablespoon milk
1 ½ teaspoons cream sherry

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until softened. Add hazelnut spread, milk, and cream sherry; continue beating until smoothly combined into a frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 75.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Categories     Sauce     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Cool to lukewarm.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add lukewarm chocolate mixture, then vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well blended.

CREAMY RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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My mother taught me this recipe many many years ago and it's the best chocolate frosting I've ever tasted. The half and half makes it extra rich! 10-12-2016

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Chocolate

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 c cocoa, unsweetened
1 stick butter, melted
3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 c half and half

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, stir cocoa into melted butter and blend thoroughly.
  • 2. Add powdered sugar and half and half, alternately, into cocoa mixture, beating until spreading consistency. Add the vanilla.
  • 3. Add more half and half if needed to reach proper consistency. Frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes. Makes about 2 cups frosting.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING II



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This is an old family recipe that is a classic. It makes enough to frost a one-layer 9 inch cake.

Provided by FREDDIESHREDDIE

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat. Stir constantly until melted and well blended. Add the vanilla and sugar; beat with an electric mixer. Add water gradually as you beat until it is a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 29.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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My son is a peanut butter connoisseur, so I wanted to come up with a cupcake recipe he would like. He gave them a thumbs up. If you like chocolate and peanut butter, you will agree.-Carolee Meek, Huntsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 22 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fill paper-lined cups two-thirds full. , Bake at 350° for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar, baking cocoa, milk, vanilla and salt. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Make and share this Creamy Chocolate Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 1/2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until perfectly blended.

MOM'S CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup butter
1 1/3 cups icing sugar
2 egg yolks, large
4 unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
2 egg whites, large
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter, 1 1/3 cups icing sugar, egg yolks, melted unsweetened chocolate and vanilla. Blend well.
  • Beat egg whites and add 1/2 cup icing sugar. Beat to peaks.
  • Add beaten egg whites to first mixture and beat until well blended. Spread.

Tips:

  • To achieve a smooth and creamy frosting, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for a richer and more flavorful frosting.
  • Adjust the amount of milk or cream to achieve the desired consistency, whether you prefer a thick or pourable frosting.
  • Chill the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using to firm it up and make it easier to handle.
  • For a decadent touch, add a tablespoon of espresso powder or instant coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Experiment with different extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or mint, to create unique flavor combinations.
  • If you want a glossy finish, add a tablespoon of light corn syrup to the frosting.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even crumbled cookies to the frosting.

Conclusion:

With its rich, creamy texture and delectable chocolate flavor, this frosting is the perfect finishing touch to a variety of desserts. Whether you choose a simple recipe or one with added ingredients like peanut butter, coffee, or mint, you'll find that this versatile frosting is sure to impress. So go ahead, indulge your sweet tooth and create a dessert that will leave your taste buds craving more!

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