Quick and Easy Chocolate Frosting
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A simple, classic chocolate frosting made with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and margarine. This quick and easy recipe makes enough to generously frost a two-layer, 8-inch cake.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 0 mins | None | Frosts one 8-inch two-layer cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- medium bowl
- electric mixer
- whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Tablespoons | Margarine | softened |
| 3 Cups | Powdered Sugar | sifted |
| 1/3 Cup | Cocoa | unsweetened |
| 1/4 Cup | Hot Water | divided |
| 1 Teaspoon | Vanilla | extract |
Instructions
Step 1: Cream and Combine
- In a medium bowl, cream the 3 tablespoons margarine with an electric mixer until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 3 cups powdered sugar and 1/3 cup cocoa.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the margarine, alternating with the 1/4 cup hot water, beating until incorporated and smooth.
- Stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Beat on high speed for one minute until the frosting is light, fluffy, and holds a smooth peak.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store 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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