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📋 Chocolate Frosting Recipe (without butter)

This Chocolate Frosting (without butter) uses shortening instead of butter. It is easy, light, tasty and perfect for decorating. It does not need to be refrigerated and is shelf-safe for days. It can also sit in the heat for hours so it's great for parties, weddings and outdoor events!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, crisco, frosting, icing
Special Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 36 servings
Calories 149kcal
Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-â…“ cups Crisco or another brand of vegetable shortening
  • 5.5 cups powdered sugar/icing sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Dream Whip powder *or substitute another powdered whipped dessert topping
  • 1.5 cup cocoa
  • â…“ cup milk add a little more or less, depending on consistency needed
  • 2 tablespoon vanilla depending on your personal taste
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Instructions

  • Add the shortening to the mixer and mix for a couple of minutes with the paddle attachment,
  • Then gradually add the powdered sugar, Dream whip, cocoa and blend together until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla, then add the milk until you get smooth texture and the right consistency. *I find that â…“ cup is just right, but you may need a little more or less. If you want a thicker consistency, use less milk.

Notes

Please see post contents for important recipe information and tips!
*NOTE: I use the Wilton Spatula Method for smoothing my cakes  (VIDEO HERE -first method shown)* But I take it a step further and after I've smoothed it with the method in the video, I heat my spatula in boiling water, wipe it off with a clean tea towel, smooth, remove excess icing by scraping it into a bowl, then wipe with a paper towel. Then I keep repeating until I reach desired smoothness.
**NOTE: If you have never piped a simple shell border, then check out this VIDEO. 
***NOTE: Add a pinch of salt if it's too sweet for your liking
Nutrition Facts
📋 Chocolate Frosting Recipe (without butter)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 88mg3%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 6IU0%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg