In my newlywed days, when I apparently didn't know any better, I always used frosting that came in a tub. I always bought my frosting. Sometime over the years, I made my own frosting. I couldn't believe how good it tasted! So fresh and flavorful and non-preservative-y.
This is one of my chocolate frosting favorites. It is smooth and creamy and not too rich. My hubby declared this one of his all-time favorites, and he has an All-Star Sweet Tooth. I typically use this on cupcakes, but it would be yummy on anything-- cake, brownies, whatever you want to put some chocolate on! And of course, it is also good by the spoonful.
The photo isn't the best quality... a little blurry, probably because the camera was dizzy with excitement about our chocolate break!
enough to frost (but not fill) an 8 or 9 inch cake
3 c. powdered sugar
7 T Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder
7 T butter, softened
6 T evaporated milk or light cream
1 1/2 t vanilla extract
Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa. Set aside. In large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Stir in vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Adjust consistency with a little more milk or sugar if necessary.
Enjoy!
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