Rich fudgy frosting with brownie mix whipped right in. This chocolate goodness is just begging to be put on your next cake.

Frosting is the literal icing on top. That saying exists for good reason.
It is the frosting that really makes or breaks a cake. It makes all of the difference.
Any old cake can be made extraordinary with a perfect frosting. This fudgy goodness has brownie mix right inside.
It makes for a super delicious topping for a variety of cakes. We put it on a butter cake this time.


MiMi originally shared this recipe in 2015. Back in the days when I was a frosting aficionado and not yet the self appointed queen of frosting!
MiMi has always love dense fudgy chocolate frosting like the almost flaky chocolate frosting on her official birthday cake, her grandma’s french butter cake with fudge frosting. This is similar to that in a lot of ways, but with buttercream flexibility.

What MiMi had to say about this recipe is 2015
I had some bananas that were getting a bit soft. My first thought was banana bread but then I decided I needed a dessert.
Carlee has made Di’s Banana Cake several times so it must be a hit. I decided to make that and change it a little by trying a new frosting.


I had just created a Brownie Batter Ice Cream recipe so I had some brownie mix left. What a great way to top banana cake.
I like a thick fudgy frosting so that is what I made. It is thick, rich and yummy.
-MiMi
More great chocolate frosting recipes:
If you are looking for a slightly fluffier frosting that maintains the rich chocolate flavor, try making chocolate sweetened condensed milk buttercream. It is perfect for spreading over cakes or piping on cupcakes.
Or whip up white chocolate buttercream. It is super fluffy and has a great white chocolate flavor but is still super versatile.

For another great spreading frosting, try shiny fudge frosting. It works great for layer or sheet cakes, but is not meant to be piped. The sheen and flavor on that one is amazing!
If you are a frosting lover like me and want to learn more about all of the different types of frosting, check out my frosting 101 post. It tells you the difference between Italian meringue buttercream, Russian buttercream, ermine frosting and more.
Brownie Batter Frosting

Rich fudgy frosting with brownie mix whipped right in. This chocolate goodness is just begging to be put on your next cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brownie mix
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon hot water
Instructions
- Place cocoa powder and brownie mix in bowl and whisk together.
- Add the butter and vanilla and mix well.
- Add milk and slowly add the powdered sugar while beating on medium speed. Add the hot water and beat on medium for about a minute.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 2g
All nutritional information is estimated and will depend on the exact ingredients you use.

Andrea Nine
Friday 4th of June 2021
You’ve done it again my friend! YUMMO! So creative too. Have a great weekend!
Carlee
Sunday 6th of June 2021
You too, Andrea! Thanks!
Anonymous
Monday 7th of December 2015
This looks fantastic!!!
Carlee
Monday 7th of December 2015
Thank you so much!
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
Wednesday 2nd of December 2015
Oh this is such a great idea! Delicious. Thanks for linking up to #SaucySaturdays.
Carlee
Wednesday 2nd of December 2015
It is so fudgy and amazing!
Lita
Sunday 29th of November 2015
Oh my gosh! This sounds amazing. Great reuse for the extra brownie batter mix.
Wishes for tasty dishes, Linda
Carlee
Sunday 29th of November 2015
Thank you! We have been loving brownie batter recipes lately. We did brownie batter puppy chow and brownie batter ice cream too! Yum!
Unknown
Saturday 28th of November 2015
You had me at brownie, then you really had me at frosting. I would sit and eat this with a spoon. I think it needs me.
Carlee
Saturday 28th of November 2015
I know, right?!