Brigadeiro Chocolate Frosting
This velvety Brazilian brigadeiro frosting is the ultimate chocolate topping for any cake. Rich, glossy, and incredibly easy to make, it comes together in just minutes and never fails to impress. A true crowd-pleaser straight from Brazilian kitchens!
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk (250 ml)
- 50 g chocolate sprinkles
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Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to prevent burning.
- 2
Add the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder, whisking until fully smooth and combined.
- 3
Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and you can clearly see the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Pour in the milk and keep stirring until you reach a thick, pourable frosting consistency — not too runny, not too stiff.
- 5
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- 6
Pour over your cake and finish with a generous scatter of chocolate sprinkles.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an extra glossy finish, stir in a small knob of butter off the heat. Stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container — gently reheat over a bain-marie before reusing.
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