Something magical is about to happen to your desserts when you make this Easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe with Cocoa Powder!
You’ll also thank yourself for making this tantalizing Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe!
Chocolate Frosting Recipe with Cocoa Powder
Once upon a time, I was the girl who purchased store bought frosting. But then one day, everything changed.
It’s a true story, once I met my new best friend… this easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe with Cocoa Powder, my chocoholic tendencies were taken to a whole new level of decadent cocoa bliss!
Kristin writes: "Turned out fantastic and very easy to make. This is my go to recipe now. I always store bought before, but not anymore!"
I mean come on… there’s just something so dreamy about rich, velvety, luscious homemade chocolate frosting!
It’s perfect for Cake or Cupcakes, and is so much easier to work with, too!
I found myself exclaiming… “this is the best chocolate buttercream frosting I’ve ever had in my life!” And if you really must know, I’ve had a lot of frosting over the years!
So if you’re looking to take your cakes and cupcakes to the next level, you’ve GOT to try this!
Just 5 Ingredients, 5 minutes, and you’re done! Does it get any easier than that?!?
Keep in mind though… all self control may just fly out the window.
For example, I may or may not have licked the beater completely dry! 🙂
Now are you ready to make some frosting?
Here’s what you’ll need to make the best chocolate frosting ever…
Related: Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Chocolate Frosting Ingredients
You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Chocolate Frosting!
Check your pantry, cupboards or fridge, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Hershey’s Cocoa
- Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
- Butter
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!
Chocolate Frosting Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe…
Catherine writes: “Best chocolate frosting around.”
Desirae writes: “So easy and tasty! I’m never going back to canned frosting! This recipe is definitely a keeper”
Renee writes: “Love love this recipe… thank you!”
Eden writes: “Really good for a quick frosting. Came together perfectly, very smooth and easy to use. Better than store bought!”
Erin writes: “Great frosting! Quick and easy, rich chocolate taste. My husband loved it, put it on top of brownies.”
Jen writes: “Easy to make & delicious! I’ll definitely be using this recipe again!”
Kristin writes: “Turned out fantastic and very easy to make. This is my go to recipe now. I always store bought before, but not anymore!”
Cathy writes: “Scrumptious!!”
Candice writes: “Just finished baking brownies for grandkids’ Valentine. I wanted a quick chocolate frosting, but not store bought. Followed directions as easy as they were and voila! Had the perfect chocolate frosting. Thank you. thank you. A definite keeper for the future.”
Trudy writes: “Quick, easy and tasty. All set for the Chocolate Brownie Bundt Cake.”
C writes: “Easy, fast & delicious!!! Never using another recipe again. 😁👍🏼”
Amber writes: “My husband loves the frosting! Quick and simple.”
Luann writes: “Tastes awesome, and is so easy!” 🙂
Melanie writes: “Great recipe, easy and a lot better than store bought.”
Joette writes: “1/2 batch made more than enough to frost a dozen break and bake cookies. Licking my spoon when I was done.. I really liked this frosting! Shh.. don’t tell the kids I stole the beater from them.”
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Chocolate Frosting Recipe with Cocoa Powder! (Easy 5-Ingredient Buttercream Icing)
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp. Salted Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 1/2 cups Confectioner's Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
- 7 tbsp. Milk*
- 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In medium mixing bowl, stir together Cocoa Powder and Confectioner's Sugar with a whisk until well combined and large clumps are broken up.
- Using mixer, cream the Butter until smooth.
- Pour Cocoa/Sugar mixture into the bowl with creamed butter, and continue mixing on low speed.
- Add in Vanilla and gradually add in Milk, and mix first on low, then on medium speed until you reach your desired consistency.* You'll want to scrape down the sides and bottom of your bowl with a spatula to make sure everything gets well combined.
- Then once done mixing, stir well again with spatula to break up any air bubbles.
- Immediately frost on your cooled cake or pipe onto your cooled cupcakes.
- Then enjoy your frosted treats right away, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator. ENJOY!
Notes
How To Use Your HomemadeChocolate Frosting
Wasn’t that easy?
This easy chocolate frosting recipe with cocoa powder will become your go to buttercream icing now.
Fast, simple, and BEYOND delicious! It can’t be beat.
So long store bought frosting… you’re such a thing of the past now! 🙂
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Lee says
Best frosting ever! It is so smooth and chocolaty. Everyone raves about it.
Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Lee! I’m so glad to hear you loved it!
Angela says
I normally don’t like to make frosting because of the high amount of sugar that most recipes call for, but the amount in this recipe convinced me to give it a try. Side fact: I made it with margarine since I can’t eat butter and the end result was great! I also reduced the amount of sugar to 2 1/4 cups and it was still very tasty. I’ll be using this recipe from now on. Thank you!|
Heidi says
Thanks for sharing… I’m so glad you loved the frosting, Angela!
Brandy says
Does this frosting need refrigeration? I am excited to try it!
Heidi says
Hi Brandy ~ yes… you can enjoy your frosted treats right away, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator. ENJOY! 🙂
Andrea says
Will this frost a 9 inch 2 later cake?
Thanks recipe sounds yummy
Heidi says
Hi Andrea,
I like to use about 3 cups of frosting for a 9″ 2-layer cake, but this recipe makes closer to 2 cups of frosting. So I would recommend making 1 1/2 servings worth of this frosting to make sure you have enough. Hope that helps! 🙂
Dawn Rugel says
Hello. I just wanted to let you know that I am never ever using can chocolate frosting again! This recipe is so easy & so yummy! Thank you!
Heidi says
Thank you, Dawn… I’m SO glad to hear you loved it! After making this frosting, I had the same thought as you, too – and I’ve never bought canned frosting again either. 🙂 Hope you have a lovely afternoon!
Lee says
I am not a frosting fan. Half the time, I scrape off the frosting and just eat the cake. Not this time! This frosting was rich and very chocolaty. My husband said the recipe was a “keeper.” The neighbor I had over for dinner was thrilled that I sent some cake home with her. I like the fact that it was not too sweet. Thanks.
Heidi says
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Lee… I’m so glad to hear everyone loved the chocolate frosting!