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Easy chocolate frosting in a small bowl with a knife used to spread frosting on a cake.
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Chocolate Frosting

Using an electric mixer, you can make the best homemade chocolate frosting. Add rich chocolate flavor to any dessert.
Course Dessert, Homemade Staple
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword butter, buttercream, buttercream frosting, cake, cake frosting, dessert, frosting, powdered sugar
Dietary Needs Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 331kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted

Instructions

  • Place the butter in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl
  • Attach the flat beater, set the stand mixer to speed to 4 (medium speed), and beat for about 1 1/2 minutes or until creamy, scraping the sides as needed
  • Add the corn syrup and set to 6 (medium-high speed) for 1 minute
  • Set the mixer to stir and gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until blended
  • Turn to speed 4 and beat for 1 minute
  • Turn to speed 2 (low speed) and gradually add the melted chocolate and mix for about 2 minutes
  • Increase speed to 4 for another minute, scraping the sides as needed

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg