Description
This 1 Minute Chocolate Frosting delivers rich flavor and quick prep. With just butter, cocoa powder, milk, and sugar, it’s perfect for topping desserts in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (2 oz / 57 g) butter , diced
- ¼ cup (1 oz / 28 g) unsweetened cocoa powder , sifted
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 ¼ cups (5 oz / 142 g) powdered sugar , sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, cocoa powder, and whole milk.
- Microwave the mixture for 45 seconds until it starts to simmer, stirring as needed in 15-second intervals.
- Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the frosting over cake or brownies while warm and let it set at room temperature for about 2 hours, or in the fridge uncovered for 1 hour.
Notes
Ensure the cocoa powder is sifted for a smoother texture.
This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week if it lasts that long!
Perfect for a quick cake or brownie topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg