Best Foolproof Chocolate Frosting Recipes

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FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Foolproof Chocolate Frosting image

From America's Test Kitchen, make this in the food processor. Use whatever kind of chocolate you like...milk, semi-sweet, bittersweet...it's rich and delicious.

Provided by Lise in Indiana

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (60 to 65 degrees, 2 1/2 sticks)
1 cup confectioners' sugar (4 ounces)
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 pinch table salt
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces milk chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

Steps:

  • In food processor, process butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
  • Add corn syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
  • Scrape sides of bowl, then add chocolate (cooled to 85º - 100º F) and pulse until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Frosting can be used immediately or held.
  • The frosting can be made 3 hours in advance. For longer storage, refrigerate the frosting, covered, and let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using.

FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Foolproof Chocolate Frosting image

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup confectioners sugar
3/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder. Pinch salt
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces chocolate (milk, semisweet or bittersweet)

Steps:

  • Process butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Add corn syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
  • Scrape down sides of bowl, then add chocolate and pulse until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Frosting can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 hours before frosting cake or refrigerated for up to 3 days. If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using.
  • Best milk chocolate is Dove silky smooth milk chocolate. Best dark chocolate is Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate premium baking bar. Bakers semisweet works well.

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