Homemade Chocolate Frosting

8:59 AM ByFiled UnderDesserts, Mouthwatering Monday

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A very good friend had a birthday this past Thursday and when I asked her what she wanted – she said; “Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting”
This kind of stumped me because before then, I had never made Chocolate Frosting.

I’m not a frosting person by nature, unless you count Texas Sheet Cake or Coconut Pecan Frosting because those, I can and have eaten by the giant spoonful.

However, since she’s a good friend and I love a challenge I scoured Granny’s recipes, a couple of cookbooks and ze internets – whipped out my KitchenAid and got to work

 

mixer cupcakesI sifted together powdered sugar, cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in one bowl.

In my mixer, I whipped butter until it was fluffy and pale gold and then I alternately added vanilla, evaporated milk and the cocoa/sugar mixture until it was all fully incorporated.  I scraped the sides of the bowl frequently and kept whipping it until it reached the consistency that I wanted for piping; spooned the chocolate frosting of awesomeness into my piping bag (after the 4 yo, the 7 you and I all taste tested it, of course.)
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and I frosted 22 cupcakes for a 32 year old, friend.

Chocolate Frosted cupcakes for a birthday

I have to tell y’all — I’m not really a chocolate frosting person but this — this chocolate frosting with the subtle undertones of cinnamon and the creamy richness from the evaporated milk and real cocoa – ZOMG!!!!

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: Delicious Chocolate Frosting
  1. 3/4 C unsweetened Cocoa Powder (dark cocoa would be amazing, too)
  2. 5 1/2 C powdered sugar
  3. 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  4. 3/4 C butter
  5. 3 tsp vanilla extract
  6. 1/2 C and 2 Tbsp evaporated milk
  1. Sift together the powdered sugar, cocoa and cinnamon in a large bowl and set aside
  2. In your mixing bowl, whip butter until it’s fluffy, creamy and a beautiful pale gold color
  3. Alternate adding the evaporated milk, vanilla and sugar/cocoa mixture scraping the sides and bottom of your bowl frequently and whipping until it’s your desired consistency. If necessary, add more powdered sugar or less milk

This was enough for all 22 of my cupcakes plus a good bit for tasting purposes :-) This would be enough to frost and fill a two layer cake

Use 1/2 unsweetened and 1/2 dark cocoa powder or all dark cocoa powder for a really deep dark chocolate frosting. Dark chocolate shavings on top of these cupcakes would take these to a whole new level of deliciousness

Meal type: dessert

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  1. Lisa @ Happy in Dole Valley says:
    May 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    That frosting looks amazing! Thanks for hosting. :)
    Lisa @ Happy in Dole Valley´s most recent brilliance ..Muffin Monday – Apple Nut Muffins

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  2. Aimee says:
    May 16, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for linking up my PB Pretzel Fudge!! That chocolate frosting looks really really good and creamy! I’m in a chocolate mood (as cookies are baking right now). Thanks for hosting!
    -Aimee
    Aimee´s most recent brilliance ..Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ganache Cake

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  3. Jill says:
    May 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Hi,
    Those Cup cakes look scrumptious! I shared my delicious grilled tri tip roast and two articles about grass fed beef.
    Jill´s most recent brilliance ..Recipe- Grilled Grass fed Tri Tip Roast

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  4. April@The 21st Century Housewife says:
    May 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love the idea of the cinnamon in your frosting, and the evaporated milk would make it so gorgeously rich. As you say it would be great with dark chocolate too. Your cupcakes are beautiful – what a wonderful treat for your friend! I’m not sure my veal marsala is quite as mouthwatering as your lovely chocolate frosting :) Thank you for hosting!

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  5. Karly says:
    May 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Not a chocolate frosting kind of person? I didn’t even know people like you existed. ;)

    Yellow cake and chocolate frosting is one of my favorites…such a classic!
    Karly´s most recent brilliance ..Penne Alfredo with Bacon and Broccoli

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  6. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says:
    May 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love a great homemade chocolate frosting. This sounds delicious with the cinnamon and evaporated milk!
    Brenda @ a farmgirl’s dabbles´s most recent brilliance ..Lemon Bars

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  7. burghbaby says:
    May 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I would be more than happy to taste test about ten of those for you. I’m just sayin’.
    burghbaby´s most recent brilliance ..Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Dip

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  8. Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead says:
    May 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    My mouth is actually watering while reading this. In fact, your site loaded and I just saw the top ridges of the chocolate frosting and already started to salivate a little. Cupcakes of any kind are good in my book — especially since they are pretty hard to come by in Germany! :)
    Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead´s most recent brilliance ..Broccoli &amp Carrots Chicken Pot Pie

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  9. Nancy @ Real Food Allergy Free says:
    May 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I am totally craving cupcakes now! Thanks for hosting this link up party! I shared How to Make 5 Jars of Spaghetti Sauce in 5 Minutes for under $3 and Honey Mustard Chicken or Pork Marinade.

    -Nancy @ http://www.realfoodallergyfree.com
    Nancy @ Real Food Allergy Free´s most recent brilliance ..How to make 5 jars of spaghetti sauce in 5 minutes for around 3

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  10. carolinaheartstrings says:
    May 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    That just looks like such a fantastic recipe. I cannot wait to give it a try.
    carolinaheartstrings´s most recent brilliance ..FRIED GREEN TOMATO- HAM &amp GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PEACH VINAIGRETTE

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  11. Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect says:
    May 16, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I’m definitely a frosting person. And a chocolate person. :) I love the idea of adding cinnamon – I can’t wait to try this out!
    Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect´s most recent brilliance ..Monday Morning Mmmm- Simple Black Bean Salsa

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  12. Andrea (Andreas Kitchen) says:
    May 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Happy Monday Rachel! Mmm- your chocolate frosting sounds great (and the cupcakes are gorgeous!)
    I don’t make very many things that get frosted either.
    I am sharing my recipe for Curried Chicken Chopped Salad. It’s an incredible salad that just takes a little bit of time to get everything cut up small but it is so worth it for the flavor!
    Thanks for hosting!
    Andrea (Andreas Kitchen)´s most recent brilliance ..Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad With Curry Dressing

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  13. Allison @ Alli 'n Son says:
    May 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I’m so not a fan of chocolate frosting, which is weird because I love chocolate everything else. But the way you described it makes me want to dive head first into a bowl!

    Thanks for hosting, I shared two recipes this week, Sweet Potato Chips and Peanut Butter Caramel Bars.
    Allison @ Alli ‘n Son´s most recent brilliance ..Baked Sweet Potato Chips

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  14. Dana says:
    May 16, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    What do you mean, you’re not a chocolate frosting kinda girl? I’ve never met a person like that…. :) Love the cinnamon idea!
    Dana´s most recent brilliance ..Middle Child Syndrome!!! Therapy All Around!

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  15. Tara R. says:
    May 16, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Ooo… I love the idea of adding cinnamon to the icing. I guess I need to bake a cake soon.
    Tara R.´s most recent brilliance ..Separate lives

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  16. Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes says:
    May 16, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Hard for me to imagine someone not liking chocolate anything, but we had a family friend who did not prefer chocalate and said he had trouble enjoying desserts because that’s what everyone “had” to have. Nice for you to branch out of your comfort zone for your friend. I bet she loved her cupcakes because they look yummy!
    Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes´s most recent brilliance ..How To Make A Tussie Mussie

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  17. Kathleen says:
    May 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I love yellow cake with chocolate frosting! Super YUM!!! I’m bookmarking this frosting now! Can’t wait to give it a try ;)
    Kathleen´s most recent brilliance ..Birthday Cake Pops-Better than Star-WHhhoooo!!!!!

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  18. Paula says:
    May 16, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love chocolate frosting, this one looks delicious and I’m sure your girlfriend just loved it and her cupcakes.

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  19. Trish says:
    May 16, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    great link up. The sites on here are amazing. That frosting sounds so so so good, thanks so much for sharing. I linked up some graduation sandwiches that were fun to make. Trish http://www.sweetology101.blogspot.com

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  20. Tasha - My Homemade Happiness says:
    May 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Well there just isn’t anything better than homemade frosting…especially chocolate!
    Tasha – My Homemade Happiness´s most recent brilliance ..Recipe- Italian Cheese and Pepperoni Bread

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  21. Trisha says:
    May 18, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    The cupcakes look lovely and I can only imagine how great the chocolate frosting tasted!
    Trisha´s most recent brilliance ..Aubergine in a Savory Yogurt Sauce

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  22. NCSue follows back says:
    May 19, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Thank you for hosting. I’m a follower, and this hop is found on a page on my site that lists more than 200 hops… some for each day of the week. Check under the header for the link to that page. I’ve also got a BlogFrog community that focuses on hops, carnivals, and memes. Go to http://theblogfrog.com/1504201 to visit & participate.
    I hope you’ll visit me soon and follow back!
    NCSue

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