MommaSnapsBack Choco Frosting!
I’ve tried a lot of recipes that turned out like whipped chocolate soup, pudding, chocolate paste and other disasters. For some reason, frosting has never been my strong area, so I usually default to store bought cans from the baking aisle (truth bomb!)
BUT, this recipe is strong and has turned out well for me a few times. It turns out wrong when I try to make a lot of adjustments, so I just mostly leave it alone and hope that the Pillsbury dough boy is proud of me for following instructions and not trying to always be a food artist. haha
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter (unsalted is fine, but add a pinch of salt)
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening (Don't accidentally use MEAT shortening. Oops. Shhhh... i've never done that)
- 3 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder (you can use a "scant" more or less but try to stick close to this)
- 4 tablespoons Whole Milk or Almond Milk
Instructions
- Combine butter and shortening. Cream together on med speed about 2 min. until smooth
- Sift in 1/2 of the powdered sugar. Mix on low 30 sec then increase to Medium speed and mix until smooth.
- Sift in the other half of powdered sugar. Mix on low 30 sec then increase to Medium speed and mix until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa. Mix on low 30 sec then increase to Medium speed and mix until smooth.
- Mixture will be thick. Add 2-3 tbsp of the milk and beat until smooth. add the rest as needed to reach desired texture.
- Pipe onto your cooled cupcakes.
- Serve, Enjoy, and MAKE GOOD CHOICES!
