The Best Brownie Frosting Recipe
A recipe for frosting made especially for brownies. Rich, chocolate flavor, just the right amount and easy to make.
Servings: 9 servings (Makes 1 ¼ cups)
Calories: 145kcal
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1½ cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In a large heatproof bowl, microwave the butter and cocoa powder until butter is melted. Beat together with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the vanilla and milk and stir.
- Add the confectioners' sugar and stir, slowly at first, until incorporated; then beat on medium speed until frosting is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. use immediately on cooled brownies, or store, covered at room temperature, for up to a day.
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Notes
• Use this brownie frosting on my Ultimate Brownies.
• Add chopped nuts to the top of the frosting before it sets if desired.
• TRY MY OTHER FROSTING RECIPES:
- Fluffy Vanilla Frosting for cake, cupcakes and cookies.
- Caramel Frosting for cupcakes and spice cake.
- Classic Cream Cheese Frosting perfect for cake or cookies.
- The ultimate Milk Chocolate Frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
