Favorite Chocolate Frosting
The is my favorite frosting because it’s easy and tastes good. For the cocoa powder, I always use “natural” style like regular old Hershey’s or Scharffen Berger or Ghirardelli.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter, softened (228 grams)
- 3-4 cups confectioners' sugar
- ¾ cup natural style cocoa powder, sifted to remove lumps
- 1/16 teaspoon tiny pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of sour cream (not too cold)
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk plus more as needed
Instructions
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature and that the butter is softened.
- In a stand mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and just 2 cups of sugar until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and beat until blended
- When everything is sticking together, add the vanilla, sour cream and a little of the milk. Increase mixer speed and add another cup of sugar. Add the the last cup of sugar gradually, stopping when you feel the frosting is sweet enough. Usually 3 ½ cups of sugar works, but you may want more.