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One Bowl Buttercream Frosting

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"I use this frosting on cakes but I bet you can use it on cookies. I make this frosting quite often. YUM!!" — Kathleen Dickerson

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Original recipe makes 2 cups Change Servings

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

In medium bowl, beat butter. Add confectioners' sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Stir in vanilla.

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Good flavor and real easy. I actually omitted the cocoa because I wanted a vanilla frosting and added a little extra vanilla extract. Tip: don't overmix as it will begin to separate. It was an very easy recipe.

—Jen S.

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Jul 13, 2011

I used this on a large cake. I doubled it and used less milk than it called for. It was tasty and easy!

—booksandbutter

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137 Ratings

May 12, 2007

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?? A super frosting, all around terrific recipe! I have tried many recipes from this site but was never inspired enough (postive or negative) to post a comment. However, this recipe rocks. I did have to tweak it based on what I had on hand -- I used stick margerine, and substituted nonfat dry milk for the cocoa, because I wanted a vanilla frosting (I substitute NFDM for 1/3 of the sugar in most of my baking recipes). I think because I used margarine, which is more watery than butter, I only had to use about half the milk. Anyway, the taste is absolutely yummy. It's a great consistancy and eminently spreadable, even on a crumbly baked-with-applesauce-instead-of-oil cake. Easy to make and apply, delicious, what more could you ask for? This recipe isn't just a keeper, it's going to be laminated for a place in my recipe hall of fame! Love it!!!!!!!

—melissajme

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May 04, 2007

I made this with butter and 1/2 & 1/2. I wanted a vanilla frosing so I left out the cocoa powder. It had a nice creamy texture and spread beautifully. But the best part was how it tasted . . . I will make it often

—Glacierlily

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Dec 02, 2003

Smooth, creamy, and a cinch to make. This recipe is a winner.

—MIHAELA

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Jun 04, 2010

BEAUTIFUL frosting. Rich and creamy, chocolatey, with a silky smooth texture and great mouthfeel. Makes you want to eat it with a spoon. I upped the cocoa powder just a little as I wanted a darker frosting, but this is sooo easily adjusted to however you like it, lighter or darker. I beat it a good several minutes, so by the time it was done it was just beautifully fluffy. I didn't measure the milk, just added it until I was happy with the consistency I wanted for piping. I used this frosting to top "Brownie Batter + Cupcake = The SECOND BEST Cupcake. Ever," also from AR.

—naples34102

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Feb 07, 2008

Both my mother and I have been using this recipe for years...it is delicious! However, I think that I will continue to look for a vanilla frosting recipe. This will work as a vanilla frosting, but in my experience,I find that without the cocoa, it is VERY sweet and seperates very easily.

—Courtney

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Nov 24, 2007

I've finally found it- this is THE chocolate frosting that I will use forever. Chocolatey, creamy, just perfect. I will also point out that this is actually Hershey's One Bowl Buttercream Frosting- exact same recipe, word-for-word. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

—ABSOLUTBOUCH33

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Nutrition

Calories
63 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
10.8 g
3%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
2.4 g
4%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
0.4 g
< 1%

Sodium
17 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

One Bowl Buttercream Frosting

Serving Size: 1/32 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 32
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 63
Calories from Fat: 22

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 17mg < 1 %
Potassium 25mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.8g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 0.4g < 1 %
Sugars 10g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.