My Go-To Chocolate Frosting Recipe
By popular demand, here is my Chocolate Frosting recipe! This is my go-to recipe, so you may have spied it on my favorite eggless baked goods. It’s creamy, silky, smooth, and rich and holds its shape beautifully. It melts in your mouth and is unbelievably delicious on cakes and cupcakes.
My #1 Tip for Creamy and Smooth Chocolate Buttercream
My secret to making a super smooth and creamy chocolate frosting is using melted chocolate rather than cocoa powder. It’s SO good that you’ll want to eat it with a spoon!!
Whip up the butter until it is light, fluffy, pale in color, and free of lumps. This might take up to 5 minutes. Always sift the confectioners’ sugar. Add just 1 cup of sugar at first and mix until smooth before adding the rest of the sugar. Use heavy cream instead of milk for an ultra-creamy consistency. Give your buttercream a last mix by hand with a rubber spatula. Mixing it by hand for a couple of minutes is an arm workout, but it makes a big difference. Be sure to push the frosting against the side of the bowl to push out all that trapped air. If the buttercream is too grainy, it may be because you need to add a bit more milk or heavy cream. I recommend adding 1 additional tablespoon at a time to ensure you don’t lose the consistency of your frosting.
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You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking. Originally posted in March 2020, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, with no change to the recipe in June 2022.
