Silky Homemade Chocolate Frosting
This rich and glossy chocolate frosting comes together in minutes with just a handful of pantry staples. It's the perfect finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, or any dessert that deserves a little chocolate magic. Simple, elegant, and utterly delicious.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 150 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 pinch of sea salt
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Directions
- 1
Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until it just begins to simmer — do not let it boil.
- 3
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the butter and powdered sugar, then stir gently from the center outward until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
- 5
Stir in the sea salt, let it cool for about 10 minutes, then spread over your cake.
💡 Chef's Tip
For the smoothest result, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you begin. If the frosting thickens too much while cooling, gently warm it over a double boiler and stir again.
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