This is my Memere’s chocolate frosting, and it’s the one recipe I have left of hers. It takes me right back to standing on a kitchen stool, helping her make it for family get-togethers. It’s a simple homemade chocolate frosting made with just four ingredients, and it comes together in minutes. Once you’ve made it a few times, you won’t even need the recipe anymore, and it’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or just licking the spatula clean.
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Equipment
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Ingredients
- Country Crock butter spread – Gives it a smooth, creamy texture.
- Powdered sugar – Adds sweetness and helps thicken the frosting.
- Cocoa powder – Use lighter or darker cocoa depending on how rich you want the flavor.
- Vanilla extract – Brings everything together and rounds out the flavor.
Directions
Add the Country Crock to a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder until fully combined.
Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Use immediately or store until ready to use.
How do I serve my Homemade Chocolate Frosting?
- Memere always put this over an angel food cake, and it’s still one of my favorite ways to use it. You can also spread it over cakes, cupcakes, or homemade donuts, and it works really well as a quick topping for brownies.
FAQs (Because Life’s Too Busy for Guesswork)
If your powdered sugar is clumpy, sift it before mixing. Make sure your butter spread is soft so everything blends smoothly.
Use it right away. You can also make it ahead and store it if needed.
Wait until they are completely cooled or the frosting will melt and won’t spread properly.
Use a spatula for cakes. For cupcakes, either works depending on how you want them to look.
What are substitutions that I can make?
How should I store my leftovers?
- Country Crock butter spread – in a pinch. You can use unsalted butter at room temperature, but the taste and texture will be slightly different.
- Cocoa powder – You can use unsweetened cocoa powder or dark cocoa powder.
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Homemade Chocolate Frosting (Memere’s Recipe)
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl and mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup Country Crock butter spread
- 2 ½ to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the Country Crock to a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Use immediately on cakes or cupcakes, or store until ready to use.
