Chocolate Cloud Frosting
I have been in a cupcake mood recently! Most of you don’t know this, but I actually have a little side business selling cupcakes in Grand Rapids! My cupcake business is called Morning Glory Sweets and I have been hard at work coming up with my favorite flavors to include. This chocolate cloud frosting is definitely a new favorite. I’ve made it quite a few times in the past few weeks and I love it! It’s so smooth and creamy, and it really is very light – just like a chocolate cloud of frosting. I originally found the recipe from Sweetapolita (she’s got some amazing cakes over there!) when she posted a nutella cloud frosting. I’ve made it with the nutella, and without, and it’s great both ways. For a classic chocolate frosting, however, you can’t go wrong with this one!
Chocolate Cloud Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (4 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
pinch of saltDirections:
Combine the butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl of stand mixer and beat on medium-low speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla and chocolate and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and a pinch of salt and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
*Note: To make Nutella frosting, beat in 1/3 cup Nutella with the cream and salt.
from Sweetapolita
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Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar - This sounds like such a delight!!
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Blog is the New Black — April 17, 2012 @ 9:22 pm
Looks so fluffy & perfect!
Talia — April 17, 2012 @ 9:34 pm
What type of cream? Light, heavy, whipping??? Thanks. Can’t wait to try this!
megan replied: — April 17th, 2012 @ 9:43 pm
heavy whipping cream. The original recipe called for milk, so you could use that as well, but I always like the texture that the cream gives the frosting. Enjoy!
amanda @ fake ginger — April 17, 2012 @ 10:00 pm
I would eat my weight in this frosting!
I had no idea you had a cupcake business! So fun!
PS. Send me cupcakes.
Ruth — April 17, 2012 @ 10:36 pm
you should try out for cupcake wars
have you heard about cupcake caps…those seem fun too. Especially for people like me who aren’t the best at decorating. I haven’t used them myself……yet. I stumbled upon the website and I’m just waiting for a good enough reason to give it a try. http://cupcakecaps.com/index.html?gclid=CKCb34Ox-JgCFQUWGgodND8imQ
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Charlotte Moore — April 18, 2012 @ 10:54 am
Well, you are full of surprises!!! Had no idea!!!
Rachel Cooks (formerly Not Rachael Ray) — April 18, 2012 @ 11:57 am
This frosting looks delicious–and how did I not know about the cupcake business? I’ll be sure to point all my GR friends your way!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef — April 18, 2012 @ 10:37 pm
what a fun side business! if my sister was still at calvin college i would have her order from you.
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite — April 19, 2012 @ 9:57 am
the frosting is beautiful! I’m more of a vanilla frosting kind of girl, but this is too beautiful to pass up
Lindsay {life and kitchen} — April 19, 2012 @ 1:51 pm
I will definitely have to make this! It has me in the mood for a cupcake
Elizabeth — April 23, 2012 @ 8:41 am
I was just wondering if you used the paddle or whisk attachment for your frosting?
megan replied: — April 23rd, 2012 @ 9:06 am
I used the paddle attachement.
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SandyB — April 24, 2012 @ 6:57 pm
How do you have a cupcake business with a dog? I had gotten my kitchen certified and then a dog “adopted” us
, which in my state means I can’t sell products cooked in my kitchen 
I love your blog, by the way! I like its “clean” look and the recipes are great!
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jane — October 17, 2012 @ 1:02 pm
how many cupcakes can 1 batch frost? thanks!
megan replied: — October 17th, 2012 @ 4:34 pm
It will frost about 12 cupcakes, or a few more if you don’t pile it on as high as I did
Sandra — October 24, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
Can you store frosting overnight in fridge?
megan replied: — October 31st, 2012 @ 8:39 am
Yes, just let it come to room temperature and stir it a little before using.
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