This milk chocolate frosting is smooth, creamy, and not too dark. I've been using this chocolate frosting recipe forever, and several friends now use it as their "favorite frosting!" I just wanted to share it with chocolate lovers everywhere! It will frost, but not fill, an 8- or 9-inch cake.
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 12
📝 Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder into a medium bowl.
Step 3
Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk until well combined; blend in vanilla.
Step 4
Beat mixture on high speed until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar, if desired.
🥗 Nutrition Facts
Calories: 179
Total Carbohydrate: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Vitamin C: 0mg
Sodium: 9mg
Calcium: 24mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 65mg
