Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter(room temperature)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste(or vanilla extract)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Make it step by step
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powders through a mesh strainer into a bow.
- In the bowl of a mixer, cream the butter and shortening.
- Add the cocoa/sugar and mix slowly.
- While the mixer is running, add the vanilla, slowly add the milk until frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Mix till combined.
- Add more or less milk if desired to make the frosting creamier/spreadable
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Linda Owens, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
Cook times in the method are source guidance, not a record of testing in our kitchen. Check food temperatures and ingredient labels when cooking.