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Two frosted lunch lady brownies stacked on top of each other with sheet pan of brownies in the background.

Chocolate Frosting for Brownies

This chocolate frosting recipe is the perfect way to top a pan of brownies. It is fudgy, smooth, and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 18 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 Tablespoons hot coffee or water
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Stir together ⅓ cup cocoa powder and 2 Tablespoons hot coffee or water. Set aside for a minute or two to bloom.
  • Beat ¼ cup butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the cocoa mixture and mix until combined.
  • Stir in 2½ cups powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 Tablespoons milk. Whip until smooth.
  • Spread over cooled brownies.

Notes

The recipe as written will cover a 9x13-inch pan of brownies. Double for sheet pan brownies or make a half recipe for an 8 or 9-inch square. Use the button above the ingredients in the digital recipe card to easily size your batch to what you need. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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