Chocolate Frosting or Glaze Recipe
American · Dessert · 8 min total
A versatile, rich chocolate topping that can be used as a thick frosting for cakes or a pourable glaze for donuts and pastries.
5
min prep
min prep
3
min cook
min cook
12
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the milk, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- For a glaze: use immediately while warm, pouring over cooled cake or pastries. For a frosting: let cool to room temperature, then beat with a mixer until thickened and spreadable.
Tips
- For a thinner glaze, add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
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