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Eggless chocolate frosting in a bowl, smooth and fluffy

Eggless Chocolate Frosting


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  • Author: elodie
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2½ cups frosting (enough for 12 cupcakes or 1 layer cake) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Eggless Chocolate Frosting is smooth, rich, and incredibly easy to make. It’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and spoon-licking moments—no raw eggs, no stress, just pure chocolate comfort. Fluffy, chocolate-forward, and completely beginner-friendly.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar

  • ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 34 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until pale and creamy.

  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.

  3. Add the vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

  4. If needed, add the remaining milk one teaspoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

  5. Taste and add a pinch of salt to balance the chocolate flavor. Use immediately or adjust texture as needed.

Notes

  • Butter should be soft, not melted, for the best texture.

  • For piping, keep the frosting slightly thicker by reducing the milk.

  • Use dairy-free butter and plant-based milk for a vegan version.

  • Cocoa powder gives a lighter texture; melted chocolate makes it richer.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 140 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg