Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Name: Creamy Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2.75 cups confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 5 tablespoons evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Recipe by Tracy Larsen

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
5 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
Cream butter in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Blend in vanilla.
Beat mixture on high speed until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179	Calories
7g	Fat
31g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 65mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.