Chocolate Brownie Frosting
Thick, creamy, and decadent, this chocolate brownie frosting recipe comes together with six simple ingredients in minutes. Use it to top brownies, cakes, and all your favorite desserts, or scoop it with a spoon. No judgement!
Make a batch of frosted brownies, low calorie brownies, or even a chocolate chip cookie protein cake to put your frosting to good use.
6 Simple Ingredients Are All You Need!
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- Butter – Use unsalted butter for the best results. Opt for plant-based options if you need your brownies to be dairy-free.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Look for unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder or natural cocoa powder. We’ve tested both, and they work equally as well for this recipe.
- Honey – Corn syrup works well as a substitute if preferred.
- Vanilla Extract – This adds depth and enhances the sweetness.
- Milk – We use whole milk for the richest taste and creamiest consistency. However, you can use any milk or plant-based milk you have on hand.
- Powdered Sugar – Do NOT substitute granulated sugar, or your frosting will be grainy!
Common Questions
Yes, store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Make sure to let your brownies cool completely. Then, try flipping the baking pan upside down and frosting the smooth bottoms of the cooled brownies.
Absolutely! Try adding a swirl of peanut butter, or stir in chocolate chips to make triple chocolate brownies.
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Chocolate Brownie Frosting Recipe
Equipment
- 1 spoon
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon honey (see notes)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ Tablespoons milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the softened butter, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract. With a spoon, mix until smooth.3 Tablespoons butter, softened, 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 Tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stir in the milk and powdered sugar until a smooth frosting forms. Add more milk (1 teaspoon at a time) if the frosting is too thick to spread or more powdered sugar (1 Tablespoon at a time) if the frosting is not thick enough.1 ½ Tablespoons milk, 1 cup powdered sugar
- Spread the frosting evenly over the top of brownies or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
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It’s hard to not eat this entire batch of frosting with a spoon. We are lucky if we have enough to frost the brownies. It’s that good!