Chocolate Frosting and Icing

This double-rich buttercream frosting is a chocolate lover's dream. For the true addict, though, you'll need to frost some chocolate cupcakes for absolute death by...


Time:   under 30 minutes

The trick to this creamy frosting is the sweetened condensed milk. It makes a rich, smooth frosting that we love to use on sheet cakes or brownies.


Time:   2-5 hours

A boiled icing using chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder for the chocolatey flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

An easy no-cook chocolate frosting made with butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a boiled frosting that yields a fudgy like texture. It's made with sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Great on brownies!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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This chocolate frosting is perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes. The key to making this frosting is to cook it to the soft-ball stage, which results in a smooth, decadent...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This icing is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes, or just eating straight off the spoon. This recipe will quickly become your go-to whenever you need a delicious chocolate...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Frosting off the shelf can't compete with this stuff. Scratch-made is the way to go. An ideal icing for all sorts of cupcakes, pastries, and spoonfuls.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Need a fluffy chocolate frosting? This is a no-fail buttercream that has just the right amount of chocolate flavor. Use it as a frosting or filling with a variety...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Buttercream frosting that's so good it might not make it to the cake. White chocolate with almond and vanilla extract gives a heavenly aroma and flavor to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A tasty American chocolate buttercream frosting made with butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Brownie frosting is a chocolate lover's dream come true. This rich and creamy frosting is made with semisweet chocolate and is perfect for topping off your favorite brownies or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Add an extra layer of deliciousness to your desserts with this rich, shiny chocolate glaze.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cocoa powder, orange juice, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

A rich buttercream frosting made with cocoa powder, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Perfect on cupcakes, cakes, or brownies.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Watch out, this icing might not even make it to the cupcakes. Heavenly buttercream frosting with coffee and amaretto is definitely lick-the-spoon good.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Unleash your inner baker with this easy-to-follow chocolate custard frosting. Rich, luscious, and full of chocolaty goodness, it's crafted from everyday ingredients and will...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This American buttercream frosting has just the right balance of sweetness and coffee flavor. It has a creamy spreading consistency that makes it perfect for cakes...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

There's something about whipped milk chocolate frosting that just seems so indulgent and luxurious. It's the perfect topping for cake or cupcakes, and it's always a hit...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Instant espresso powder turns chocolate ganache into a dangerously decadent mocha topping. Whether you're using it to top a cake or an eclair, this ganache is for real.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, semisweet baking chocolate, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

It's almost sugar-free, but luckily fully delicious. Sugar-free chocolate pudding mix is the key to a thick, sweet and low-cal frosting. Try other pudding flavors...


Time:   under 30 minutes

White chocolate has a milky, less-sweet flavor than regular chocolate which works well in this frosting.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

For those who appreciate the fine art of baking, this Dutch cocoa chocolate cream cheese frosting strikes a delightful balance between rich and creamy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a rich frosting? This chocolate frosting is made with pudding mix and whipped topping mix making it thick and creamy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Need a quick frosting? This recipe is basically just whipped cream with some added flavoring of sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Needs to be kept chilled to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Calling all chocoholics: whether you're team dark chocolate or team white, this ganache recipe has your sweet tooth covered in luxe perfection.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, unsweetened chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, banana, vanilla

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with peanut butter, peanuts, butter or margarine, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with walnuts, unsweetened chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes