Easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe with Cocoa Powder

Name: Easy Chocolate Frosting Recipe with Cocoa Powder
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.25 cup margarine, melted; 0.33333334326744 cup milk, or more as needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3.5 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

This cocoa powder chocolate frosting boasts amazing texture, rich color, and irresistible taste. Its smooth, easily spreadable consistency transforms any cake, cookie, or cupcake into a delectable treat.

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield2 cups, 12

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Ingredients

0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.25 cup margarine, melted
0.33 cup milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3.5 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Instructions

Gather all the necessary ingredients for the frosting.
In a large bowl, beat together the cocoa powder and melted margarine until well combined.
Add milk and vanilla extract; continue to beat until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust with a bit more milk or confectioners' sugar as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 188 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 36 g
Sodium Content: 48 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g