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chocolate frosting recipe with cocoa powder
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
A rich chocolate frosting with warm chai spices and a homemade caramel swirl, perfect for upgrading cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 226 g unsalted butter, softened
- 480 g powdered sugar, sifted
- 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 5 ml chai spice blend
- 60–80 ml whole milk or heavy cream
- 5 ml vanilla extract (alcohol-free preferred)
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 60 ml water
- 120 ml heavy cream, warmed
- 28 g unsalted butter
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract (alcohol-free preferred)
- 5 g unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Make Caramel Sauce: Combine granulated sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium-high until sugar turns amber (8-10 minutes) without stirring. Remove from heat, then slowly whisk in warmed heavy cream, butter, and vanilla extract. Allow caramel to cool completely (30-45 minutes) until thickened but still pourable.
- Prepare Frosting Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter until pale and creamy (2-3 minutes). Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and chai spice blend. Mix on low speed until combined, then add milk and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Fold in Caramel Swirl: Gently pour about two-thirds of the cooled caramel sauce over the frosting. Using a spatula, fold only 2-3 times to create distinct swirls. Do not overmix, or the swirls will disappear.
- Finish and Serve: Frost a cooled cake or cupcakes generously. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth texture. Add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency. Ensure the caramel sauce is completely cool before gently folding it into the frosting; do not overmix, or the swirl effect will disappear.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg