Kittencal's Chocolate Frosting/Icing

BEWARE!!! When you PRINT this recipe, it changes to say, "1/3-2 2/3 cup half-and-half cream (can use unwhipped whipping cream in place of half and half) or 1/3 cup milk (can use unwhipped whipping cream in place of half and half)"

OBVIOUSLY, when you compare this to what the original recipe says, it makes a HUGE difference! I will be making this again following the original recipe and then will come back to rate it for real, but seriously, 1/3 - 2 2/3 is NOT right.

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This recipe is good but I felt it needed a couple of tweaks, which is why I am giving it 4 stars. Next time I make it (and there WILL be a next time!), I'll put the largest amount of cocoa in, but reduce the amount of confectioner's sugar to compensate, rather than increasing the cream. It think that should work better to increase the chocolate flavor. Second, the recipe doesn't make very much. I put it in my KitchenAid and whipped it up with the balloon whisk, which made it nice and fluffy, but it still just barely covered a 2-layer cake spread very thinly. Next time I will double the recipe to make sure I get plenty of frosting to spread around.

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This is the simplest, yummiest recipe and makes for an awesome MOCHA BUTTERCREAM!!! Very smooth and I like the options given for increasing or decreasing the chocolate flavor. I've made this with just 2% milk and it still turns out great! When I make the mocha version, I use the "light chocolate" method and add 2-2.5 teaspoons of espresso powder (I used King Arthur Flour brand). The more espresso powder you add the stronger & more bitter the coffee flavor so if it's not sweet enough, compensate by adding more powdered sugar (in small moderations) till you get the taste you prefer. %u2665

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Really good frosting. I even made it with water instead of the cream or milk since I used it on cupcakes for my son's class and I didn't know how long they would leave them out and it is still fantastic!! So easy too, I don't know why anyone would buy frosting when this is easy and so much better!

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Flavor was good, but didnt make much. Had to double the recipe.

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Disappointed in the colour, texture and flavour. I made this twice following the directions for dark chocolate exactly. The first time I used unsalted butter and was disappointed in the dull sugary texture, but enjoyed the flavour. I tried again, using salted butter this time. The salt in the butter overpowered the richness of the chocolate. I was also still just as disappointed in the dull colour and texture, though this time it was smoother on the tongue. I was looking for something a with some smooth glossiness to it. I didn't find it in this recipe. I gave it 2 stars for the simplicity of the recipe and its ingredients, but what's the point when the taste, look and texture are not worth the 2 stars? WIll not be saving this one, nor passing it on.

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I just made the best chocolate cake I ever had, thanks to this frosting recipe and Duncan Hines new Decadent Triple Fudge specialty cake mix. What a combination of delicious chocolate flavors! Everyone raved about it and now I can't wait to make another chocolate cake with chocolate frosting! I used 1/2 c. cocoa and only 2 c. powdered sugar and I loved that percentage of chocolate/sweetness. I'm a dark chocolate lover and I really like my frostings a little less sweet, so that worked great. I also used heavy cream and added an extra 2 T. to make it easy to work with. It spread great and was so easy to pipe borders with. Two days later, without refridgerating, it still looked great, no weepy borders, and leftovers were enjoyed just as much.

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This icing was delicious and easy to make. I added a little extra powdered sugar, about a third of a cup to make it thicker. Why buy prepackaged icing ever again? You avoid the trans fat that is currently in ALL brands of shelved icing, too.

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Yum Yum Yum! I made the dark chocolate version and used it on my Hubby's Birthday cake and we WERE eating it before we could even get it on the cake. We are cocoa lovers and this hit the spot! I think I may even try it darker next time. Thanks for this keeper recipe Kittencal.

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Kitten, I realize you don't need another 5 star rating for this icing, but you deserve it! This is by far the most chocolaty (is that even a word?) icing. I made the deep chocolate version and everyone who has ever tasted it goes nuts! My go to recipe now...thanks for sharing.

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I decorated a bear cake with this icing, using both the medium and dark rich options. In all honesty, the icing was the BEST part of the cake!! It was so easy to work with and a great decorating icing. I did not sift anything- just mixed it up. WONDERFUL!!

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Very good, very easy frosting. I couldn't believe how easy it was. I used 1/2 cup cocoa, which I sifted, but I didn't sift the confectioner's sugar and it still was great. Also, I used whole milk. Used the frosting on devil's food cupcakes served to small children and they gobbled them up!

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I used the largest amount of cocoa powder and milk and it turned out fantastic. Don't buy the canned stuff, this is W A Y better! Spreads and pipes great. Thanks for the awesome recipe!

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Fantastic! This is the BEST chocolate frosting hands down. Light, fluffy, and so easy to make! Really loved it! Yum!

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I normally hate frosting but this is the best frosting I have ever tasted and the only frosting recipe I will use from now on.

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Quite frankly, I'm flabbergasted that I actually made this delicious frosting myself. What a great recipe. Foolproof. I went with 6 T dutched cocoa powder, and I lightened the calorie load just a smidge by Splenda for baking (1 c) and nonfat dry milk (1/3 c) for a chunk of the powdered sugar. I also used fat free half and half, and went with half butter, half non-hydrogenated shortening. This went together so quickly in my food processor! I now have a beautiful tub of glossy, smooth, thick frosting which will go perfectly with Graybert's Chocolate Zucchini Cake recipe #20658. Thanks for posting! -- posted Dec 28, 2004 UPDATED: I've now made this a second time and once again it's excellent. I forgot to mention last time that I added 1 T corn syrup in order to achieve a glossy finish. It's so smooth, rich, and creamy, even with fat free milk this time!

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Good stuff...rich, but not heavy and not too sweet. I frosted a from-a-mix cake for DS's birthday. I used Dutch Process cocoa. Received compliments from son's friends. It tended to "melt" at room temp, so best refrigerate.

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I thought this frosting was delicious. I also used the largest amounts of half and half cream and cocoa powder. This was for my daughter's birthday and she is a chocoholic. Made this with Sue B's Chocolate Cake. She loved it. Definitely a keeper!

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Excellent recipe! I made the dark chocolate version, and thought that it came out great. Thanks for posting.

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The simplest, most tasty chocolate icing that I've made. I always add just a dash of cinnamon to my chocolate icing to make the flavors come alive.

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