Small Batch Chocolate Frosting
Rich, creamy, and full of chocolate flavor, this small batch chocolate frosting is quick and easy to make. It’s the perfect amount for frosting a small cake, a few cupcakes, or cookies.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter -softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar -sifted
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder -sifted
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, sifted powdered sugar, sifted cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Mix with a hand mixer on low speed until the ingredients start to come together, then increase to medium speed and mix until smooth and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more cream, 1 teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Butter: Helps the frosting blend smoothly and evenly.
- Sift Powdered Sugar And Cocoa Powder: Prevents lumps and makes mixing easier.
- Use Right Away Or Refrigerate: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Let It Sit Before Using: Bring cold frosting to room temperature so it spreads easily.
- Use A Hand Mixer: Makes the frosting creamier, but mixing by hand works too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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