Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate Homemade Chocolate Frosting 4.7 (68) 60 Reviews 7 Photos This chocolate frosting recipe is easy to make for creamy homemade chocolate frosting every time! Recipe by Rachel Kane Updated on March 15, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 7 7 7 7 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts This decadent chocolate frosting recipe is the perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more. How to Make Chocolate Frosting You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Chocolate Buttercream Ingredients This homemade chocolate frosting recipe comes together quickly with just five ingredients: confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, a stick of butter, milk, and vanilla extract. How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Simply beat all the ingredients together until they are smooth and creamy. That’s it! You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below. How Much Frosting Does This Recipe Make? This chocolate frosting recipe yields about two cups, which is the perfect amount for frosting an average cake or about two dozen cupcakes. You can easily double the recipe if you need more. How to Use Chocolate Frosting Ready to put your homemade chocolate frosting to good use? Try one of these top-rated cake recipes that pair perfectly with chocolate frosting: Yellow Cake Made From Scratch One Bowl Chocolate Cake Simple White Cake Quick and Easy Brownies How to Store Chocolate Frosting If you have leftover frosting after frosting your cake, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can freeze leftover chocolate frosting for up to three months. Learn more: How to Store a Frosted Cake Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This was quick and easy, tasted great, fluffy, and perfect for a 13x9-inch pan,” raves Jane W. “No complicated ingredients.” “I'll never buy icing from the store again,” says Serena. “This is a great recipe.” “So easy with ingredients most have on hand,” according to Shelly. “Tastes delish! Use less milk to make it firmer for decorating.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 3 cups confectioners' sugar ⅔ cup cocoa powder ½ cup butter, softened 7 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well blended, smooth and creamy. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 154 Calories 6g Fat 26g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 154 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 45mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 26g 9% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 23g Protein 1g Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 103mg 2% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved