How do you make chocolate frosting even better? Add sweetened condensed milk! This buttercream is rich, fudgy and full of chocolate goodness.
This easy and yummy frosting reminds me a lot of the flavor of brownie batter. It is smooth, rich and creamy.
It is perfect on cupcakes, spread over a cake or cookies or even sandwiched between two graham crackers.
This rich fudgy buttercream holds its shape well for piping decorations and tastes like a dream. You absolutely have to make this chocolate sweetened condensed milk buttercream frosting!
Rich chocolate frosting is always a hit with me. Especially if the flavor kind of reminds me of brownie batter.
This frosting recipe has it all. Lots of rich chocolate flavor from heaps of cocoa powder and the smooth rich flavor of sweetened condensed milk.
It is smooth and flavorful. You will invent reasons to make some once you give it a try!
I originally shared the recipe back in 2016. I made it to go on some banana cupcakes and decorated them like monkeys.
They were the perfect treat for Little Dude’s birthday. This time I piped some on top of our favorite white cupcakes.
We took them to family dinner and this frosting was the hit of the show! I put the extra frosting between graham crackers and those were the first things to go.
My cake decorating and fellow sweet tooth cousin said this frosting is “on point.” So I take that as high praise!
Quick Facts About This Frosting
This recipe is perfect for frosting a 9×13″ cake or for spreading over a batch of 24 cupcakes.
If you are frosting a layer cake or like to pipe a towering mound of frosting on cupcakes, you may want to consider making 1½ batches.
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This frosting pipes really well. Just adjust the final consistency to your liking with a bit more powdered sugar or sweetened condensed milk as needed.
This frosting also forms a light crust, making it easier to transport cakes and cupcakes as well.
Storing Buttercream
Because of the sugar content, this frosting can be stored at room temperature for up to three days. If it is going to be longer than that, it should be refrigerated.
I prefer to make my frosting right before I use it. That way the consistency is true to what it will be when I use it.
Frosted cakes can also be stored at room temperature as long as none of the fillings require refrigeration. Room temperature cakes generally have the most flavor and best texture.
However if you need to transport the cake, chill it first. That helps to set the frosting and firm everything up.
You are less likely to have a cake transportation disaster with a well chilled cake. Just allow the cake to slowly come back up to room temperature before serving.
I can’t wait to hear what you think about this frosting! If you make some, be sure to tell me about it in the comments or on social media!
If you are a frosting fanatic like me, check out my Frosting 101. It goes through the different types of frosting and links to all sorts of delicious recipes!
Chocolate Sweetened Condensed Milk Buttercream
Ingredients
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 7 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 8-9 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Cream the butter until smooth.½ cup unsalted butter
- Add remaining ingredients and beat on high until fluffy.3½ cups powdered sugar, 7 Tablespoons cocoa powder, 8-9 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add more powdered sugar or milk as necessary until you reach your desired consistency.
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These are adorable Carlee!! So cute!
Thank you! I'm there for sure!
Adorable!
I have never made this kind of frosting before, and as with your other chocolate frosting, I just want a spoon to dig in. Curiosity will have me trying this next time I bake a cake!
Thank you! I have so much fun playing with frosting, it is so forgiving and so delicious!
I've never even heard of condensed milk frosting, but I love love love the monkeys! Happy birthday to your little one!!
Thank you! I'm not sure who enjoyed his birthday more, him or me!
These are so adorable! I think that even I could make these. Probably not as cute as yours though! I bet LD and his friends loved these. I know that I love banana and chocolate together, I think that I could eat this frosting right out of the bowl! Dangerous!
He was so pleased with them and that was my favorite part! Frosting is my weakness, so I'll grab and spoon and we can share!
Super cute! I had a monkey party for my daughter's 3rd birthday and my monkey cupcakes didn't look quite so legit.
Ha! I am sure they were cute! These were so easy and he was so happy with them.
These are so adorable! And unlike most of the "cute food" recipes, this one looks like I could make it! 😉
Thank you and you definitely could!
Happy birthday to your little monkey! These cupcakes are absolutely ADORABLE! What a perfect birthday treat!
Thank you! Each birthday has been a little more fun as he is more aware of what is going on and really enjoys it. (Though I am sure it is just a matter of time before that awareness turns into opinions and then all bets are off!)
Carlee, these are adorable!! I bet the kids loved them. 😀
From what I hear, they really did. LD was so proud to share his treat!
Cutest cupcakes EVER Carlee!! What kids and adults alike would not absolutely love these! Not only are they cute but they sound so wonderfully delicious! You had me chocolate sweetenec condensed milk!
Thanks, Andrea! I thought the chocolate/banana combo was pretty good and with the sweetened condensed milk in the mix it has to be delicious!
Oh my gosh, these are too cute! I want to make them for niece and nephews! I've never tried frosting made with condensed milk before, and I'm super-curious now. It definitely sounds like it would be a smooth frosting. Definitely going to have to try!
Have a great day Carlee 🙂
When I heard the rumor that sweetened condensed milk is what made a local bakery's frosting extra special, my wheels started turning. No I am having fun experimenting! Thanks!