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Tangy Chocolate Frosting

By Angelo Monaco

4.2

(24)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Preparation

  1. Tangy Chocolate Frosting Plain yogurt is the secret ingredient.Melt butter and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Whisk in cocoa and vanilla. Whisk in 1 cup sugar and yogurt. Whisk in remaining 1 cup sugar.

TagsFrostingDessertChocolateCocoaYogurtDairyGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit
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