This chocolate frosting is by far the best I've ever eaten. The secret is the Bailey's®. It has a terrific consistency, and will make any cake or cupcakes an extra special lick the fork clean treat!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
274 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Beat 1/2 of the confectioner's sugar, shortening, cold water, cocoa powder, Irish cream liqueur, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Beat in the remaining confectioner's sugar. If necessary, add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 (2 pound) package confectioners' sugar, divided
½ cup cold water, or more as needed
1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur (such as Bailey's Irish Cream®)
