Best 2 Homemade Chocolate Frosting Recipes

Chocolate frosting is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used to enhance the flavor of cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and other desserts. Whether you prefer a rich, decadent frosting or a light and fluffy one, there are many homemade chocolate frosting recipes to choose from. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious chocolate frosting that will take your desserts to the next level.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Homemade Chocolate Frosting image

This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!

Provided by Rachel Kane

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

Homemade Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting image

Wow! This is an old-fashioned recipe with simple ingredients that's classic and delicious. The chocolate cake is super moist and tender thanks to the buttermilk. Coffee brings out the chocolate flavor and adds a lot of richness. The peanut butter frosting is super easy to make and the perfect topping to this wonderful cake. This...

Provided by Bunny's Warm Oven Blog

Categories Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 c all-purpose flour
2 c granulated sugar
3/4 c cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1 c buttermilk
1 c vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c cold brewed coffee (instant will due in a pinch)
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp milk, or more as needed
2 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. Mix the flour sugar, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
3. Beat the eggs with an electric mixer until they are bright yellow and slightly thick.
4. Add the oil, coffee, and vanilla to the eggs. Mix until well incorporated.
5. Add the flour to the mix, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing after each addition until just incorporated.
6. Start with the flour first, then buttermilk, flour, buttermilk and end with flour.
7. Mix well.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. I always hold the pan up a few inches from the counter and let it fall to get rid of air bubbles in the batter.
9. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
10. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Allow to cool.
11. Once cake is cooled, place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer.
12. Gradually mix in the sugar.
13. When it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable.
14. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.
15. Frost cake after it has cooled completely.

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the frosting will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
Use unsalted butter: This will prevent the frosting from being too salty. If you only have salted butter on hand, reduce the amount of salt you add to the frosting.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it smooth and creamy.
Add the chocolate in slowly: If you add the chocolate too quickly, it can seize and become grainy. Add it in small increments, stirring constantly until it is completely melted and smooth.
Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating can cause the frosting to become stiff and grainy. Beat it just until it is smooth and creamy.
Let the frosting cool slightly before using: This will help it to set and hold its shape better.

Conclusion:

Chocolate frosting is a delicious and versatile topping for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a chocolate frosting that is smooth, creamy, and irresistible.