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I think that every family has a handful of tried-and-true recipes that have been passed down from one generation to the next. They’re always some of the best, and they hold so many memories and so much sentimental value…in addition to just tasting pretty darn good! This recipe for Rich Chocolate Frosting is one of those gems from my childhood!
It’s actually kind of hard for me to believe that I’ve never shared this recipe before. It’s the classic chocolate frosting that I was raised on! I have requested a yellow cake with this frosting for every birthday that I’ve ever had, and I have continued that tradition with my boys. And I’m not the only family member that asks for it each year (um, Aunt Barbara…).
So after making the frosting two times over the course of two weeks last month (for various birthday celebrations), I finally decided that I should take a picture and share it with you. This recipe comes from my mom’s grandmother (the Spencer family!), and it has definitely withstood the test of time. No matter where I bring it, someone asks for the recipe! See if you can find the secret ingredient that makes the chocolate taste so rich…
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 6 tablespoons brewed coffee at room temperature
- 1 lb. confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, cocoa, and coffee. Slowly add sugar until incorporated.
- Increase speed of mixer until frosting becomes fluffy. If frosting seems too stiff, add additional coffee, as needed.
Looking for other delicious chocolatey treats? Try these:
Chocolate Bark
Skinny Double Chocolate Cupcakes
I love family recipes. This frosting sounds delish! I love that there is coffee in it. I bet it really brings out the flavor of the chocolate. 😉
Thanks, Michele! The coffee is definitely KEY. 🙂
Yummy! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Thanks, Stephanie!!
Blair:
Enclosed is my Mom’s recipe for frosting. We loved it as kids and now I make it for my family. Easy, tasty and stays soft. I do not bother to chill the bowl, but I suppose on hot days in the summer it would be advised. You can use vanilla pudding as well for a white frosting. As well as any other pudding you would like. All are good. I hope you try it and enjoy it.
It looks delicious, Judy! Thank you for sharing your family’s favorite recipe. I will definitely give it a try!
Hi Blair:
Oops forgot to enclose the frosting recipe. Sorry about that.
MOMS FROSTING
1 PKG. INSTANT PUDDING
1-1/2 CUPS MILK
1 ENVELOPE DREAM WHIP
CHILL BEATERS AND BOWL. WHIP ALTOGETHER & BEAT TILL THICK, ABOUT 5 MINUTES. LEFT OVER CAKE NEEDS TO BE KEPT IN FRIDGE