Chocolate Frosting I Recipe
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Chocolate Frosting I

By: Tia the Baker 
"Great texture and color as well as taste. Smooth and easily spread, this frosting turns any cake, cookie, or cupcake into something deliciously special."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (442)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat margarine and cocoa together until combined. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Adjust with more milk or confectioners' sugar if necessary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 188 | Total Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by MOELASSES   view full review
This frosting was just okay - I should've heeded the advice of many others and added more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This frosting took a rather average "Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies" recipe and made it one of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
This is a fudgey tasting chocolate frosting that sets up nicely without cracking or getting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by anna   view full review
i added a lot more cocoa powder and it was pretty good, but next time i make it i'll use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by JUSTHAY1   view full review
Very good frosting... I followed previous reviewers recommendations and used a little more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2003 by MRSO   view full review
Good, creamy frosting. Quick and easy. Be sure to mix the margarine and cocoa well-no lumps. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nice frosting! I used butter instead of margarine, added more cocoa and used half and half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by PTHOMASON   view full review
WONDERFUL!! I'VE FOUND THAT USING COCOA INSTEAD OF CHOCOLATE PIECES ALWAYS MAKES A BETTER...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2002 by Kelly Powers Thompson   view full review
I loved this recipe! However, I found that I could feel the sugar and cocoa powder in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by KRANEY   view full review
Super good, and super easy! I put it on top of "Black Magic Cake" (from this site) that I...

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