Easy Chocolate Frosting
Serves 12
10 mins prep
10 mins total
Ditch the can and make this homemade, fudgy easy chocolate frosting recipe perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies! Made with evaporated milk and unsweetened cocoa powder, this chocolate frosting has a thick, creamy texture sure to impress any crowd.
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Microwave ½ cup unsalted butter, i.e. 1 stick[/adjustable] until melted then let cool for 5 minutes (you don't want it piping hot). Pour butter into large mixing bowl.
Add ⅔ cups unsweetened cocoa powder and mix on medium speed for 10 seconds. Add 3 ¼ cups powdered sugar and ½ cup evaporated milk, alternating between the two until it reaches a spreadable consistency (mix about 15 seconds).
Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix.
At this point, your frosting should be a nice, spreadable consistency. If your frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar until it reaches your desired consistency. If it is too thick, add more evaporated milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until it reaches your desired consistency.
Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more!