Best Decadent Fluffy Chocolate Frosting
September 01, 2023
Best Decadent Fluffy Chocolate Frosting
This frosting may be made with milk, semisweet, or bittersweet chocolate. Cool the chocolate to between 85 and 100 degrees before adding it to the butter mixture.
3 sticks unsalted butter , softened (60 to 65 degrees)
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar (4 ounces)
½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces chocolate BAR - milk, semisweet, bittersweet, melted and cooled slightly - Lindt or Ghirardelli
In food processor, process butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt until smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Add corn syrup and vanilla and process until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds. Scrape sides of bowl, then add chocolate and pulse until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 seconds.