Lazy Chocolate Frosting Recipes

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (6-MINUTE RECIPE)

Steps:

• With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
• Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
• 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 another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

1 MINUTE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Bring some water to the boil in kettle or in a small saucepan over high heat. Once it is boiling set aside.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl add the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder and salt.
• Pour over the hot water and use a whisk to combine the ingredients together until whipped and smooth.
• Add more water if needed for a thinner consistency.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
• Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and place over a small pan of barely simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the melted chocolate to the vanilla frosting and stir until smooth.

LAZY GOURMET'S CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the white sugar, brown sugar and cocoa. Blend well.
• Beat in 1 egg at a time. Add flour and blend well. Add vanilla and walnuts, mixing well.
• Pour into prepared 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Centre will be firm but not hard.