This perfect chocolate frosting is simply delightful — sweet, slightly salty, deeply chocolatey, fluffy, and super creamy without being overly heavy.
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Absolutely Perfect Chocolate Frosting
This chocolate frosting is one of my favorite things to make. I don’t always go for heavy frostings, but this one strikes the ideal balance. It looks like a classic chocolate frosting, but in taste and texture it’s something special: sweet with a hint of salt, intensely chocolatey, fluffy, and creamy without being cloying. In my book, it’s the perfect chocolate frosting.
For the lightest, fluffiest result use an electric mixer. If you don’t have one, you can still make this by hand — it just takes a bit more effort and elbow grease.
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Start by creaming together butter, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Then add powdered sugar and whip until combined and airy.
The next step is the magic: with the mixer running, slowly stream in heavy cream and vanilla, then whip on high until the frosting is extremely light and fluffy.
That’s all it takes. If I had to eat cake every day, this would be my go-to frosting. I hope you love it as much as I do.
📖 Recipe
5 Minute Perfect Chocolate Frosting
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup salted butter 2 sticks
- ½ Cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ¼ Cup powdered sugar
- ¼ Cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
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Using an electric mixer, whip together the butter, cocoa powder, and salt until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and whip again until well combined and airy.
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With the mixer running on low, slowly stream in the heavy cream and vanilla. Increase the speed to high and whip until the frosting is super light and fluffy.
Nutrition Facts
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Calories: 347 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 42 g
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Protein: 1 g
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Fat: 21 g
Nutrition and Food Safety Disclosure
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