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Chocolate Butter-Creme Frosting

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"Great on Double Chocolate cookies." — k. blackburn

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Original recipe makes 1 cup Change Servings

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 pinch salt

1 1/2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

In small bowl mix at medium speed, sugar, butter (softened), and salt until light and fluffy.
Add melted chocolate, milk and vanilla extract, beating until well blended.

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Fabulous as is, but who could resist making it even more intense. I used 3 ounces of the chocolate instead of the 1 ounce, this created a more pronounced chocolate flavor. Some of the other reviewers should try this recipe again with the additional chocolate and they will see it is a winner! If the butter softens too much (as on a humid day) allow extra time for chilling the frosting before adding to the cake.

—BenzGal

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 11, 2011

What? I doubled the recipe to frost 2 dzn cuppycakes. I followed the first step exactly with correct ingredients and it was not "light and fluffy" more stiff and doughy. I added the milk hoping it would help and it was just grainy. I ended up adding more butter and heavy whipping cream along with cocoa powder and it turned out great then. I would not make this recipe again.

—LYNNESKITCHEN

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164 Ratings

Feb 05, 2007

Unbelievably delicious! This creamy frosting tastes like premium chocolate ice cream. Spreads easily, even over delicate cakes. I've been in the food industry for years, and this is hands down the best chocolate frosting recipe I've come across. Double the recipe for a 13 x 9.

—julieschild

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Apr 12, 2010

Delicious, flavorful, fluffy, creamy and smooth chocolate buttercream. This is easily worked with to get the degree of chocolatiness you're looking for. I used the pre-melted envelopes of unsweetened chocolate and added, I think, two or three envelopes beyond what the recipe called for, not that it wasn't good without it - for the cake I used it on I just wanted it a deeper chocolate. Leave out the chocolate, add a little less milk, and you've got a great vanilla buttercream! I would double this recipe for a 9x13 cake or for a 9" layer cake and make even more if you want ample to pipe decorations.

—naples34102

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May 10, 2010

Oh so good, and oh so chocolately! I doubled this and used Ghiardelli chocolate sqares. Very easy to work with and so good it was hard not to eat this before it got on the cake! I used it to frost and fill "Four Egg Yellow Cake" from this site.

—Jillian

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Nov 05, 2005

I used this recipe to frost my husband's birthday cake, and we both LOVED it! It was delicious and very easy to make, and best of all, didn't have that nasty, mouth-coating texture that a lot of buttercream recipes (usually the ones with shortening) have. I will definitely be making this again!

—SANVEAN

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Oct 13, 2007

very creamy easy-to-make frosting. I recommend it. Make sure to double it for a layer cake! Also, if you use salted butter like I do, you should leave out the pinch of salt.

—LINDAMDOW

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Dec 12, 2003

This was incredibly good! I made it in less than 5 minutes, it tasted great, and it's a beautiful shade of creamy rich brown. Every chocolate lover will die with the melt in your mouth texture, and be screaming for more. Try this one recipe, it's great!

—LUCILLIA

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Nutrition

Calories
168 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
24.2 g
8%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
8.6 g
13%

Fiber
0.9 g
3%

Protein
0.8 g
2%

Sodium
92 mg
4%

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

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Butter-Creme Frosting

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 168
Calories from Fat: 77

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.6g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5.4g 27 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 92mg 4 %
Potassium 51mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.2g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3 %
Protein 0.8g 2 %
Sugars 22.3g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 6 %
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.