Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
This chocolate sour cream frosting is so rich and creamy, plus it's a snap to make!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat until combined.
- Remove the chocolate and butter and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate and butter into a large mixing bowl and add the sour cream, vanilla and salt. Mix together with a wooden spoon.
- Add the icing sugar to the chocolate, a half a cup at a time, until you've reached the desired consistency and sweetness. Give the frosting a good beat with a wooden spoon until it lightens and is completely combined.
- Use the frosting on cupcakes and cakes.
Notes
This frosting can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to bring the frosting to room temperature before using.