This ONE Minute Easy Chocolate Frosting recipe is likely the quickest frosting you’ve ever made!

It comes together so fast and sets like a dream making this a go-to quick frosting recipe.  It’s perfect for topping cakes, brownies and more!

Life is busy you guys! But, I am a firm believer that we should not sacrifice amazing things, like dessert because of that! Instead of opting for something prepackaged, this frosting recipe is perfect for adding something sweet to any baked goods treat in just about one minute flat.

 

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I almost always have a big jar of homemade brownie mix on hand and when I whip them up, this is my go to topping! In fact, I’ve made this recipe a million times and used it to top everything from homemade chocolate poke cake to zucchini brownies.

This frosting sets very quickly, and when I say it really comes together in a flash, I’m not joking… ONE minute!! I use semi-sweet chocolate in this recipe, if you prefer a darker fudgy chocolate frosting, feel free to use dark chocolate instead!

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While this frosting is incredibly easy to make, please make sure that you have cake/brownies completely cooled and ready to go before pouring it onto your cake/brownies! If adding toppings like sprinkles/m&ms they must be added immediately or they will not adhere to the frosting.  You can really dress this up with anything and everything including nuts, candies, and sprinkles.  

Another great perk of this easy chocolate frosting is that the process of spreading couldn’t be easier! Simply tilt pan to “spread” around immediately after pouring.

If you have a little more time, try our Easy Chocolate Frosting recipe! So chocolatey, so decadent, and it pairs perfectly with cake, cupcakes, or even strawberries!

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One Minute Easy Chocolate Frosting

This ONE Minute Easy Chocolate Frosting recipe is likely the quickest frosting you’ve ever made! 1 Minute Chocolate Frosting comes together so fast and sets like a dream making this a go-to quick frosting recipe. It’s perfect for topping cakes, brownies and more!
Prep Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 18 servings
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Ingredients  

  • cup milk
  • cup butter
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Combine butter, milk and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat and let boil for 45 seconds.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla & chocolate chips until smooth and shiny.
  • Immediately pour over a 9x13 cake or brownies.
  • Let cool completely to set.

Notes

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 145 | Carbohydrates: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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  1. I needed frosting for a 9’X13′ cherry cake earlier this evening. I followed the directions exactly, but worried that it would be too runny. I added one T Dutch process cocoa powder and 1/4 C icing sugar before I realized I only needed to let the frosting cool down for it to set-up properly. I hastened the process by placing the small saucepan in a bowl of ice water and beat it until it was the perfect consistency. The frosting was delicious and the cake tasted like chocolate-covered cherries. It was a hit with all the guests. Thank you so much. This will be my go-to recipe from now on!5 stars

  2. Can I use this for a double layer cake? Will it be spreadable on the sides? I’m nervous it’s just going to drip off and not set properly.