Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 340 g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 60 g Dutch processed cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
Wet Ingredients
- 120 g unsalted butter (softened)
- 80 g hot milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift the powdered sugar, Dutch processed cocoa powder, and fine salt together into a large mixing bowl to remove lumps. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the dry ingredients evenly.
- Mix in butter: Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture until the butter is broken up and the texture becomes crumbly, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Finish the frosting: Warm the milk until very warm but not boiling (typically in the microwave), and add the vanilla extract to it. Add this hot milk and vanilla mixture to the bowl and mix until fully combined. The frosting will become smooth, thick, and spreadable. Use immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes.
Notes
- Sifting the cocoa powder and powdered sugar helps prevent lumps and creates a smooth texture.
- Softened butter is essential to mix evenly; remove it from the fridge ahead of time.
- Use hot, but not boiling, milk to help dissolve sugar and create a creamy consistency without forming a skin.
- This frosting sets to a thick consistency but remains easy to spread when freshly made.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
