Chocolate Frosting II Recipe
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Chocolate Frosting II

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"Thick and creamy...very rich..."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (140)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 frosting for 1 cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Pour in cocoa mixture. Beat well (mixture will be extremely thick). Beat in milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 219 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 21mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2006 by HOLLMART   view full review
This very fudgy frosting tastes great, but do NOT attempt to frost a layer cake with it. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2006 by Andra   view full review
I did mine a little differently - instead of melting the butter, I let it get really soft on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by PACKERMOM04   view full review
this is a great frosting! it was a little scary when i added the cocoa mixture, it ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Nissa G Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this frosting recipe was fabulous, and I will totally be using it again. I also cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by DAVIE HOLIFIELD   view full review
Great and fudgy...I added 1 1/2 Tbsp.s of brewed coffee for an even richer fudge flavor. Put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by Eileen in OK   view full review
I think I would prefer using this frosting on brownies or maybe cupcakes. First off, it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by WILLANDJENN2004   view full review
used whipped cream instead of milk, turned out perfect!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by BABY   view full review
THIS IS IT!!!!!! This tastes really REALLY good!!!The only thing was I didn't use the full 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
By the time I was done playing around with this to get it to the texture and consistency I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by agadoelleon Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this recipe exactly as the directions said. It turned out perfect for a 2 layer 9"...

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