Small-batch Chocolate Frosting

Small-batch Chocolate Frosting

5 min
8 servings

All you need is a few pantry staples to make this super chocolaty and delicious Small-batch Chocolate Frosting. 

Ingredients

  • Handheld electric mixer (optional but helpful)
  • 4 tablespoons (2oz) unsalted butter (softened*)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/4 cup (20g) cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons milk (plus more as needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of espresso powder (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well-combined and fluffy. Add more milk by the 1/4 teaspoon if necessary until frosting reaches your desired consistency.