Ultimate Chocolate Frosting: The Perfect Cocoa Powder Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 cups

Ingredients

  • ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼cupmargarine, melted

  • cupmilk, or more as needed

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 3 ½cupsconfectioners’ sugar, or more as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Beat together cocoa and melted margarine in a large bowl until combined.

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  3. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth.

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  4. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Adjust with more milk or confectioners’ sugar if necessary.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
1mg
0%
Sodium
48mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
36g
Protein
1g
2%
Calcium
14mg
1%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
68mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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