Grandma's Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipe: Dreamy, Creamy Old-fashioned Dark Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe by Donna John

Growing up, I was never a fan of dark chocolate – but then I grew up! My love for dark chocolate has developed (almost too much!), as has my appreciation for my grandma's dark chocolate frosting recipe.

This easy, creamy dark chocolate cake frosting recipe is rich, thick and absolutely addictive. Use it to frost cakes or as a dip for pieces of pound cake, cookies or even pretzels.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: Frosts 1 cake

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter, melted
• 2/3 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the melted butter and cocoa powder and stir until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat until it becomes spreadable. 

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