Who doesn't love chocolate frosting? Beyond a glass of hot chocolate, chocolate frosting is one of the best ways to enjoy this food that symbolizes love. Keep reading to find some easy-to-make homemade chocolate frosting recipes to complement any variety of cakes, cupcakes, or desserts. Frosting is delicious, easy to make, and one of the most important of all food groups.
Time required (to make the most basic): 15-20 minutes
Step
Method 1 of 4: The Most Basic Chocolate Frosting
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You will need:
- 200 grams of sugar
- 6 tbsp. butter or margarine (softened)
- 70 grams of cocoa powder
- 150 grams of powdered sugar
- 100 ml milk (whole or 2% - not skim milk)
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Step 2. Puree the butter
In a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed with an electric mixer, or using a manual whisk, until smooth.
Step 3. Mix dry ingredients
In a small bowl, sift or beat to mix the cocoa powder with the sugar.
Step 4. Mix all ingredients
Alternately add the cocoa powder/sugar mixture with the milk. Don't add too much milk, or the dough will be too runny.
Step 5. Beat until the mixture is evenly distributed and reaches the desired consistency
If too thick, add milk, 1 tsp. each time adding. If it's too runny, add the cocoa powder/sugar mixture.
Add 1 tbsp. vanilla extract. Mix well
Step 6. Add powdered sugar
Enter and beat the powdered sugar, mix until smooth and there are no lumps.
Step 7. Apply frosting on your cake or cupcake
Method 2 of 4: Cream Frosting
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You will need:
- 6 tbsp. butter, softened
- 6 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 350 grams of powdered sugar
- 5 tbsp. evaporated milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Step 2. Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix the cocoa powder and powdered sugar using a sieve, a manual whisk, or a fork.
Step 3. Beat the butter until it becomes creamy
In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer or using a manual whisk until light and fluffy.
- Slowly add the cocoa powder/sugar mixture, alternating with the evaporated milk, until blended and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, and continue beating until smooth.
- If frosting is too thick, add milk, 1 tsp. each time adding.
- If the frosting is too runny, add sugar.
Step 4. Apply frosting on cakes, pastries, cupcakes, etc
Method 3 of 4: Frosting Fudgy
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You will need:
- 450 grams of powdered sugar
- 150 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 120 ml milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Step 2. Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder and powdered sugar using a sieve, a manual whisk, or a fork.
Step 3. Mix the liquid ingredients
Add the vanilla extract to the milk, and stir until well combined.
Step 4. Beat the butter until it becomes creamy
In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer or using a manual whisk until light and fluffy.
Step 5. Mix all ingredients
Add milk that has been mixed with vanilla extract and cocoa powder that has been mixed with sugar into the butter mixture, alternately.
Step 6. Beat until all mixed well and smooth
If frosting is too thick, add milk, 1 tsp. each time adding. If the frosting is too runny, add sugar.
Step 7. Spread on cake or cupcake
Method 4 of 4: Vegetable Chocolate Frosting
If you can't eat animal products for some reason, this frosting is perfect for you.
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You will need:
- 125 grams spread made from soybeans or olives
- 500 grams of icing sugar / powdered sugar
- 80 grams of cocoa powder
- 100 ml soy milk, almond milk or rice milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract or essence
Step 2. Put the spread in a bowl
Beat until it turns into cream.
Step 3. Add half the icing sugar or powdered sugar to the creamed spread
Also add 2 tsp. plant milk. Beat again, until the dough becomes light and fluffy.
Step 4. Add the remaining amount of icing sugar or powdered sugar, cocoa powder, remaining amount of vegetable milk and vanilla
Beat again, until everything is evenly mixed. The resulting dough should have a soft and creamy texture.
Add a little more vegetable milk if the dough looks a little stiff
Step 5. Spread on cake or cupcake
This frosting is suitable for those who do not consume animal products.
Tips
- The icing mixture should be easy to apply without damaging the surface of the cake.
- You'll need to taste your frosting first before applying it to the cake.
- Add a little melted chocolate for an even better taste!
- Much of the flavor of your homemade frosting will depend on the taste and quality of the cocoa powder you're using. The Van Houten brand has always been the tastiest, but other brands such as Windmolen, Tulip Bordeaux, Delfi, and Java BT are also favorites.
- If you don't have cocoa powder, you can use powder to make hot chocolate as a good substitute.
- If the frosting is too thick to spread, add a tablespoon or two of milk until the frosting is at your desired thickness.
- If you want to use a spray tube, put the dough in a plastic bag and cut off a bit of the bottom end. Attach the tip for making the frosting to the plastic to make a pattern with the frosting.
- Make sure the flavors of the cake and icing are in sync before serving it to your friends or family, otherwise it will taste awful.
- For the best taste, use butter instead of margarine.
- Baking butter in the oven and then freezing it and reusing it makes it taste even better when spread on cakes.
- You can replace the butter and cocoa powder with melted real chocolate for a very luxurious taste.
