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Dark Chocolate Frosting
This dark chocolate frosting recipe is made for chocolate dessert lovers. Pair this chocolate frosting with chocolate cake, chocolate cupcakes, or chocolate cookies for the ultimate chocolate treat. The taste and texture of this creamy frosting is unmatched.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- microwave
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the semisweet chocolate in the microwave in ⏱️ 15 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
semisweet chocolate (chocolate chips or chopped chocolate)12 oz
2
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the black cocoa powder and hot water until combined and smooth. Set aside.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the unsalted butter for ⏱️ 5 minutes until light, pale, and fluffy.
unsalted butter (room temperature)2 cups
4
Add in the powdered sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until well combined. Turn the speed of the mixer to medium speed and whip the frosting for ⏱️ 2 minutes.
powdered sugar2 cupsvanilla extract1 tsp
5
Add in the cooled melted chocolate and black cocoa mixture, and mix on low speed until smooth. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Turn the mixer to medium-low speed and mix the frosting for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes until it is smooth and creamy.
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