Chocolate Frosting

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Chocolate Frosting
45 min.
10
244kcal

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Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of homemade chocolate frosting, a gluten-free treat that's perfect for adding a decadent touch to your desserts. Whether you're frosting a birthday cake, topping off cupcakes, or simply enjoying it straight from the bowl, this frosting brings a luxurious flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its smooth texture and bold chocolate taste, it's the ideal complement to a variety of baked goods.

This easy-to-make frosting comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a quick solution for all your sweet cravings. The recipe yields enough to serve 10 people, so there’s plenty to share—or keep all to yourself! At only 244 calories per serving, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. Plus, with a perfect blend of butter, milk, and unsweetened chocolate, this frosting balances sweetness and richness flawlessly.

Creating this delightful frosting is not only fulfilling but a fun adventure in the kitchen! The use of a double boiler ensures that your chocolate melts evenly, allowing you to achieve that perfect, velvety consistency. Once you've whipped up this delicious frosting, you'll never want to go back to store-bought versions again. Elevate your baking with this simple yet mouthwatering chocolate frosting that promises to impress both family and friends alike!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • ounce baker's chocolate unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • double boiler

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in top of a double boiler; place over boiling water, stirring constantly, until chocolate and butter are melted.
  2. Remove from heat and cool.
  3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla to cooled mixture; beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories244kcal
Protein2.71%
Fat36.8%
Carbs60.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.8
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.5682608748422%

Flavonoids

Catechin
7.29mg
Epicatechin
16.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.69kcal
12.18%
Fat:10.76g
16.55%
Saturated Fat:4.77g
29.8%
Carbohydrates:39.79g
13.26%
Net Carbohydrates:37.91g
13.79%
Sugar:35.75g
39.73%
Cholesterol:0.98mg
0.33%
Sodium:89.15mg
3.88%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Caffeine:9.07mg
3.02%
Protein:1.78g
3.56%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.76%
Copper:0.37mg
18.48%
Iron:2mg
11.09%
Magnesium:38.28mg
9.57%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.53%
Fiber:1.88g
7.53%
Phosphorus:54.9mg
5.49%
Vitamin A:216.17IU
4.32%
Potassium:110.02mg
3.14%
Calcium:23.58mg
2.36%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.88%
Selenium:1.29µg
1.84%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.5%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.46%
Vitamin K:1.12µg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes