Homemade Chocolate Frosting

This homemade chocolate frosting recipe is easy to whip up for a deliciously rich and chocolaty frosting that's perfect for cakes and cupcakes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 118 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.66666668653488 cup cocoa powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Whisk cocoa powder and warm melted butter together in a large bowl; let sit for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add confectioners sugar, 5 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended, smooth, and creamy, about 2 minutes, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons more milk as needed to get to desired consistency.