Best Chocolate Glass Frosting Recipes

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HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!

Provided by Rachel Kane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!

Provided by Michelle Ann

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

THE BEST CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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I use this glaze on brownies, Bundt® cake, ice cream, or whatever needs a little chocolate. It's rich, decadent, and oh so easy!

Provided by Mary Taylor Dantzler

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons cocoa powder
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water, divided

Steps:

  • Melt cocoa and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until glaze is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 34.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Add chocolate to everything from cupcakes to brownies with this handy chocolate frosting recipe. Fudgy frosting is the ideal accompaniment to Martha's Ultimate Chocolate Cake. With only five ingredients, this chocolate frosting recipe is so easy you'll want to spread it on every dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup Valrhona cocoa powder
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, milk, and vanilla; stir until smooth and free of lumps.

RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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My husband, Doug, loved his chocolate groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate frosting and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries. -Amy Via, North Richland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter, softened
9 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2-1/2 cups baking cocoa, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GLOSSY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother's. I lightened it up, but it still has all of the original's taste. -Melissa Wentz, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, sugar substitute, cocoa and cornstarch. Add water and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cupcakes or cake while frosting is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE GLASS FROSTING



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Great, quick recipe that doesn't use powdered sugar. I sometimes poke holes in the cake to let some of the frosting seep into it.

Provided by Grandma Deb

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except vanilla in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
  • Spread over warm chocolate sheet cake or 9x13 cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 75.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.7, Protein 0.6

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