Creamy Chocolate Frosting

This milk chocolate frosting is a smooth and creamy, 5-ingredient chocolate buttercream that's simple to make and great for icing cake and cupcakes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 5 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 2.75 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat mixture on high speed until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar, if desired.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder into a medium bowl.

Step 4

Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk until well combined; blend in vanilla.