Chocolate frosting

Chocolate frosting is a type of frosting made with cocoa powder, butter, sugar, and milk. It is used to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.

The history of chocolate frosting is unclear. It is likely that the first chocolate frostings were made in the early 1800s, when cocoa powder and chocolate began to be widely available. These early frostings would have been made with cocoa powder, butter, and sugar. Milk may have been added later, as it became more available.

Chocolate frosting became more popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Cake recipes began to appear that included chocolate frosting, and cookbooks often included multiple recipes for chocolate frosting.

Advice

When making chocolate frosting, it's important to use high-quality ingredients like cocoa powder and real butter. Start by creaming together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add in the cocoa powder, milk and vanilla extract. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk to thin it out. Once all the ingredients are well blended, spread the frosting on your cake or cupcakes and enjoy! For a richer flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a teaspoon of espresso powder to your frosting.

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Recipes

Ingredient Breakdown

 
butter
vanilla extract
heavy cream
powdered sugar
milk
cocoa powder
salt
confectioners sugar
semi sweet chocolate chip
vanilla
sugar
chocolate
mayonnaise
semisweet chocolate
cocoa
almond milk
soy margarine
maple syrup
margarine
peanut butter
dark corn syrup
bourbon
dutch cocoa powder

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 62%

Usual Ingredients

  • vanilla extract 46%

Rarey Ingredients

  • powdered sugar 38%