Best 8 Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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Craving a creamy and delectable treat to top off your cakes, cupcakes, or pastries? Look no further than our guide to the best creamy milk chocolate frosting recipe. Indulge in a rich and velvety frosting that perfectly complements your favorite baked creations. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to whip up this luscious frosting in no time. Get ready to elevate your desserts to the next level and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate creamy milk chocolate frosting.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

CREAMY MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I got this recipe from my cookbook "Baker's Illustrated" Goes well with the chocolate cake recipe from this same cookbook. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie2007

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
10 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cut the 8 tablespoons of butter into 8 pieces.
  • Heat the cream, salt, and corn syrup in a microwave-safe measuring cup on high until simmering, about 1 minute, or bring to a simmer in small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Put the chocolate in a food processer.
  • With the machine running, gradually add the hot cream mixture through the feed tube.
  • Let process for 1 minute.
  • Stop the machine.
  • Add the powdered sugar and process for about 30 seconds or until combined.
  • With the machine running, add the butter 1 piece at a time.
  • Process until the butter is combined and the mixture is smooth, about 20 seconds longer.
  • Transfer the frosting to a medium bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring frequently, until thick and spreadable, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1518.7, Fat 110.2, SaturatedFat 63.1, Cholesterol 236.2, Sodium 225.5, Carbohydrate 124.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 105.4, Protein 12.6

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

RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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My husband, Doug, loved his chocolate groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate frosting and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries. -Amy Via, North Richland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter, softened
9 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2-1/2 cups baking cocoa, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CONDENSED MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Rich chocolate frosting.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Cook and stir until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in water; cool. Stir in vanilla. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 33.3 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound milk chocolate, finely chopped
4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Pinch of coarse salt
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Let cool slightly. Beat together butter, sugar, and salt with a mixer until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in chocolate, then sour cream, and beat until thoroughly incorporated. Frosting should be spreadable. If too loose, refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat until smooth.

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.

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



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If you're looking for the perfect frosting for any sweet recipe, you can't go wrong with this creamy, fluffy Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting. Our chocolate whipped cream uses just 4 ingredients, so you can easily pull it together while other parts of your dessert are baking or chilling. Check out how to make Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting in one simple step.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat all ingredients in chilled large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the creamiest frosting, use full-fat milk and butter. If you don't have full-fat milk, you can use 2% or skim milk, but the frosting will be less creamy.
  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature before starting. This will help it cream together with the sugar more easily and create a smoother frosting.
  • Add the milk and vanilla extract slowly, alternating between the two. This will help prevent the frosting from curdling.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk.
  • For a chocolate frosting with a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
  • This frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. It can also be used as a filling for pies and tarts.

Conclusion:

This creamy milk chocolate frosting is the perfect topping for any chocolate dessert. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. Whether you're frosting a cake, cupcakes, or cookies, this frosting is sure to be a hit.

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