Creamy Chocolate Frosting (Filling & Topping)
A rich, silky chocolate frosting that works beautifully as both a cake filling and a glaze. Made with everyday pantry staples in under 20 minutes, it delivers an irresistibly creamy texture that sets perfectly on any cake or pastry. Simple enough for beginners, indulgent enough for any celebration.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 14 oz (397 ml) whole milk (same volume as condensed milk)
- 5 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder (such as Nesquik)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
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Directions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk the cornstarch into the sweetened condensed milk until completely smooth — take your time here to prevent lumps from forming during cooking.
- 2
Add the whole milk, cocoa powder, butter, and honey. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- 3
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, for 10–15 minutes until the mixture thickens noticeably.
- 4
Remove from heat when the frosting is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and hold its shape without running.
- 5
Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then spread between cake layers as a filling or pour over the top as a glaze.
- 6
While still warm and pliable, use a fork to draw decorative swirls or patterns on the surface for an elegant finish.
💡 Chef's Tip
For deeper chocolate flavor, substitute sweetened cocoa with unsweetened cocoa powder and add 2 tablespoons of sugar. The frosting continues to thicken as it cools — if it sets too firm, reheat gently over low heat with a splash of milk, stirring until smooth.
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