Glossy Chocolate Frosting

This Glossy Chocolate Frosting is ultra smooth, silky, beautifully shiny with a rich chocolate flavor that isn't overly sweet. Perfect for spreading onto cakes, cupcakes, brownies and more, it adds an irresistible finish to any dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Chill Time2

Total Time1 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: frosting

Servings: (2 Tablespoon) Servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

1 saucepan
1 Fine Sieve optional

Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
1/2 cup salted butter
Add the sugar, cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream, and salt; whisk to combine.
1 1/4 cups cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 1/2 cups sugar
Heat on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. You want the mixture to simmer (and cook off a little moisture), but do not want it boiling. Turn the heat down to low, if needed.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
1/4 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Pour the frosting through a sieve to remove any possible clumps.
Refrigerate the frosting for 2 hours.
If the frosting has not thickened, let it chill longer.
Stir the frosting. If it's thickened too much, microwave in 5 second spurts until it's the right consistency.
This recipe makes 3 cups of frosting.

Notes

Frosting Consistency:

Too Runny? Return the frosting to the fridge to set up more.
Too Thick? Let set out at room temperature a bit to soften OR microwave in very short increments until desired consistency is reached.

This frosting is best served at room temperature, so I recommend taking the frosted cake/cupcakes/brownies out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before enjoying!

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