Simple Chocolate Frosting

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 dash salt
  • 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. In a medium microwavable bowl, combine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or regular butter and 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up. Microwave on (high) for 45 to 60 seconds or until the chocolate is softened (or heat chocolate in a saucepan over low heat).
  2. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature.
  3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and dash salt.
  4. With electric mixer on low speed, beat in 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; beat on high speed until desired consistency. Spread over top of cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

499 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 24.8g 32% DV
Carbs 52.6g 19% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 45.3g 91% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9792.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 151.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 62.3mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 235.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 157.3mg 12% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

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

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