This classic frosting recipe is so delicious you’ll be asked to share your secret. Homemade frosting recipes are great to have on hand because you never know when you’ll need to whip something up last-minute and you eliminate all the extra processed ingredients found in store bought versions. Most often they are made with staple pantry ingredients that you already have on hand, and they are quick to put together.
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Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 7 Minutes
- Servings: 24 Cupcakes
What You’ll Need
- Stand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Frosting spreader or piping bag
Ingredients
- 2 cups softened unsalted butter
- 6 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 to 8 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, plus more to thin the frosting
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- With a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lighter in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add powdered sugar (lumps removed), cocoa powder, 6 Tbsp heavy cream, 4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp salt. (💡Add powdered sugar 3 cups at a time to avoid a mess)
- Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add additional tablespoons of heavy cream one at a time if needed to thin the frosting.
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Final Thoughts
Frosting recipes are generally pretty customizable so get creative with them. This is an easy classic that you can adjust in many ways, add a drop or two of a flavored extract, top with sprinkles, crushed walnuts, shaved almonds, or even shaved chocolate mint candies! if you are looking for more frosting recipes check out my Unforgettable Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting recipe. Hey Ivy 🧁