Best Chocolate Frosting

Prep: 15 min Cook: 4 min Cuisine: American

Rich and creamy chocolate frosting with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for cakes and cupcakes, appealing to chocolate lovers seeking a smooth, indulgent topping.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar well; then add milk. Bring to a boil and cook 4 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
  3. Let stand 15 minutes; then beat 9 minutes or until creamy.
  4. Let stand for 15 minutes, or until desired thickness.
  5. Then spread on cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

544 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 33.8g 43% DV
Carbs 39.5g 14% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 15g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 89.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 789.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 141.8mg 11% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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