homemade chocolate frosting

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Courtney Bailey
Jackson, MI

Good homemade frostings can be very hard to find, many are too sweet, too rich, or complicated to put together. I enjoy the flavors in this fabulous chocolate frosting, another essential recipe at my house.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 1 Hr

Ingredients For homemade chocolate frosting

  • 8 oz
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 3/4 c
    milk, whole
  • 1/2 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make homemade chocolate frosting

  • 1
    In a double boiler add chocolate chips, milk, and butter.
  • 2
    Stir over medium heat until smooth. Add to mixer and beat in the powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  • 3
    Blend until smooth, if very lumpy run it through a strainer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and then beat for another 1-2 minutes before using.

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