Mellow Chocolate Frosting

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A silky, old-fashioned chocolate buttercream perfect for layer cakes and cupcakes
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This mellow chocolate frosting offers a rich, smooth texture that bridges the gap between a ganache and a traditional buttercream. Made with melted unsweetened chocolate, butter, and confectioners’ sugar, it delivers a deep cocoa flavor without being overly sweet. The addition of milk ensures a spreadable consistency that sets beautifully. It is an ideal topping for chocolate layer cakes, spice cakes, or as a dip for strawberries. This classic recipe brings a nostalgic, homemade quality to your desserts, making it a reliable choice for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion calling for a decadent finish.

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Mellow Chocolate Frosting

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 530.2

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This mellow chocolate frosting offers a rich, smooth texture that bridges the gap between a ganache and a traditional buttercream. Made with melted unsweetened chocolate, butter, and confectioners' sugar, it delivers a deep cocoa flavor without being overly sweet. The addition of milk ensures a spreadable consistency that sets beautifully. It is an ideal topping for chocolate layer cakes, spice cakes, or as a dip for strawberries. This classic recipe brings a nostalgic, homemade quality to your desserts, making it a reliable choice for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion calling for a decadent finish.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sifted confectioners' sugar, salt, and melted butter.
  2. Add the melted unsweetened chocolate and vanilla extract to the bowl.
  3. Beat the mixture with a rotary beater or hand mixer until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
  4. Gradually add the milk while beating continuously to achieve a creamy consistency.
  5. Place the bowl in a pan of ice water to help the frosting cool and thicken slightly.
  6. Continue beating while cooling until the frosting is thick enough to spread but still soft.
  7. If the frosting is too thick, add additional milk one tablespoon at a time. If too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.
  8. Spread immediately over cooled cakes or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 530.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g10%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 16.5mg6%
Sodium 666.9mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 121.8g41%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 121.2g
Protein 0.9g2%

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

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