Give me a ten minute chocolate frosting recipe
Here's a simple and quick chocolate frosting recipe that you can prepare in just 10 minutes:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (you may need more or less depending on desired consistency)
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth using an electric mixer.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder into the bowl while continuously mixing on low speed, until well combined.
3. Add vanilla extract and continue mixing.
4. Slowly pour in the milk, a little at a time, until you reach the desired consistency. You can adjust the amount of milk based on the thickness you prefer; if it becomes too thin, add more powdered sugar.
5. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
6. Once it reaches the desired consistency and texture, your chocolate frosting is ready to use.
You can now spread or pipe the frosting onto your cake or cupcakes. Enjoy!
Also two ingredients
If you're looking for an even simpler two-ingredient chocolate frosting recipe, you can try this:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
2. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped chocolate to the hot cream.
3. Let it sit undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
4. After the chocolate has melted, whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
5. Let the frosting cool for a few minutes at room temperature, until it thickens slightly.
6. Once it reaches a spreadable consistency, you can use the chocolate frosting to frost your cake or cupcakes.
Keep in mind that this frosting will have a slightly softer consistency than traditional buttercream frostings, but it provides a rich and velvety chocolate taste.