Best 7 Rich N Fluffy Chocolate Frosting Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey to create the ultimate chocolate frosting, characterized by its rich, velvety texture and fluffy, airy consistency. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the art of crafting this decadent frosting, transforming your desserts into masterpieces that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Add chocolate to everything from cupcakes to brownies with this handy chocolate frosting recipe. Fudgy frosting is the ideal accompaniment to Martha's Ultimate Chocolate Cake. With only five ingredients, this chocolate frosting recipe is so easy you'll want to spread it on every dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, milk, and vanilla; stir until smooth and free of lumps.
BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!
Provided by Michelle Ann
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
RICH AND CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING FROM TOLL HOUSE
This is the frosting for my recipe recipe #384594 I'm posting it seperately for everyone who needs a creamy, delicious chocolate buttercream frosting for their favorite cake.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 2 1/4 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in mini-morsels until melted.
- Add salt and vanilla.
- Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar and milk until creammy and fluffy. I beat this for a good 10 minutes. The longer you beat it, the creamier it gets.
- Makes enough to fill and frost 2 layers (about 2 1/4 cups of frosting).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 99.8, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 29.5, Protein 1.7
RICH 'N' FLUFFY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
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.-Jeannette Mack, Rushville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring cream to a simmer, about 180° remove from the heat. Stir in 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 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
DELISH & FLUFFY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This recipe came from The Nut Tree, a famous restaurant in Vacaville, CA. While it is no more, my mom was able to smuggle this delicious recipe from them and, as far as we are concerned, there is no other chocolate frosting.
Provided by MadzMom
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat egg whites well until they are fluffy and gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Combine the next 3 ingredients in separate bowl and fold carefully into the egg white mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2085, Fat 140.9, SaturatedFat 87.5, Cholesterol 366, Sodium 1383.7, Carbohydrate 196.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 177.1, Protein 17.6
FLUFFY CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Light and fluffy chocolate frosting, suggested by my friend Linda. Spread over any cake and smooth out bubbles.
Provided by Tim Tyler
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt; mix for 30 seconds. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium speed until frosting is shiny and seems to have large bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
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
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.
Tips:
- Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together more smoothly and will result in a more consistent batter.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder. This will give your frosting a richer, more chocolatey flavor.
- Be careful not to overbeat the frosting. Overbeating can cause the frosting to become stiff and grainy.
- If you are using the frosting to decorate a cake, make sure the cake is completely cool before you apply the frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you are making the frosting ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This rich and fluffy chocolate frosting is the perfect way to top off your favorite chocolate cake or cupcakes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your frosting sweet, rich, or somewhere in between, this recipe is sure to please.
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