dark chocolate frosting
Both dark cocoa powder and regular cocoa powder may be used in this recipe with marvelous results. I can't stress how important it is to sift both the cocoa powder and confectioner's sugar otherwise you'll have a most lumpy bowl chocolate frosting!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
3 cups
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder, sifted
- 7 tablespoons boiling water plus more if needed
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar plus more if needed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How To Make dark chocolate frosting
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Step 1In a large mixing bowl, add cocoa powder and boiling water. With a wooden spoon, stir by hand until the cocoa and water become a smooth mixture.
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Step 2Using an electric mixer on low-speed, add the softened butter and mix until completely combined.
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Step 3Add the confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract and beat on low until most of the sugar has been incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and and beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth. The longer the frosting is beaten the lighter in color and fluffier it becomes. If the frosting is too stiff, add hot water one teaspoonful at a time. If the frosting is too loose, add SIFTED confectioner's sugar one tablespoon at a time.
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Discover More
Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
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