The Best Chocolate Frosting
This simple and easy frosting recipe is all you need when looking for something to highlight your desserts. Using only 7 ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry or can easily purchase from any store, this Chocolate Frosting is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It goes well layered in cakes, swirled over cupcakes or even served on the side of a freshly prepped fruit bowl.
Espresso Flavor Pantry Staple Ingredients Quick 1-2-3 Prep Steps Definite Crowd Pleaser
It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of buttercream frosting, but I love a good chocolate frosting with cream cheese in it. It’s so much more decadent and delicious. I also love to add a bit of espresso to my chocolate frosting because it just enhances the flavor of the chocolate that much more. Have I told you it’s so tasty that your kids won’t stop sticking their fingers in it? Yeah, it’s a definite crowd pleaser!
Ingredient Notes
Espresso – If you can’t find this, you can use an equal amount of instant coffee. This frosting won’t taste like coffee, all the espresso does is enhance the chocolate flavor. Cocoa – I used unsweetened cocoa powder. Milk – Regular milk at room temperature will work well. Cream Cheese – I prefer Philadelphia cream cheese. Make sure the cheese is softened, otherwise you’ll have a hard time getting a smooth frosting. Butter – I used salted butter. If using unsalted butter add a pinch of salt to the frosting. Make sure the butter is at room temperature. I would recommend taking it out about 2 hours before making the frosting. Sugar – Any brand of icing or confectioners sugar will do just fine. Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract to add just a little subtle and delicious flavor to our frosting.
How To Make Chocolate Frosting
Some Tips
Storage
Your leftover chocolate frosting will last at room temperature for about 8 hours, after which it will need to be refrigerated. Make sure to store it in a sealed container in the fridge where it will last for up to 5 days. Bring it to room temperature and re-whip it before using. If you decide to freeze it, again the best way to go about is to use a sealed container and store it in your freezer for up to 1 month.
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