Mellow Chocolate Frosting

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.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 530.2

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

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

2 cup Conf. sugar; sifted
2 tablespoon Butter; melted
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/8 teaspoon Salt
3 ounce Unsweetened choc; melted
1/3 cup Milk

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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