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“Scratch” Chocolate Frosting

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This frosting is so easy and so rich, it’ll rock your world. You’ll never go back to buttercream! This frosting will make even a box mix cake taste homemade.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Preparation

Melt chocolate chips on top of a double boiler. When chocolate is completely melted, beat together with sour cream until it reaches spreading consistency. Use to frost 1 cake or 24 cupcakes.

* More sour cream can be added to taste.

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ace83j on 7.3.2010

Hi, May I know how much (cups/grams/ounces) is 1 package of chocolate chips ?
Thanks! would really like to try this simple frosting!

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Marie C on 8.28.2018

I used 18 oz. chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cup sour cream, and this came out fabulous! Thanks for the recipe.

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lunamorada on 2.4.2012

I was short on the sour cream so I used another user’s mistake and beat some softened cream cheese in with the sour cream. After I melted the chips in the microwave, I whipped them into the cheese/cream mixture. It’s delicious!

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Machele on 1.23.2012

This frosting is amazing! And only two ingredients… I have to admit, I was leery about this but after reading the other reviews, I decided to try it. I’m so glad I did. It literally melts in your mouth and has great flavor and texture.

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amygarvin on 8.11.2011

Oh, man. This is so, so good. I think it tastes like chocolate cheesecake (especially right out of the fridge on a spoon…). I used milk chocolate, because I’m using this to frost cupcakes for my daughter’s birthday party, and I wanted it to be plenty sweet. I think it’s perfect. We’ve been dipping strawberries in in – heavenly.

I melted the chocolate chips until just smooth and creamy and then mixed the sour cream in with a whisk. So, so simple. It mixed perfectly smoothly, and the next day, it’s still perfectly smooth and mixed. When it comes time to actually frost the cupcakes, I expect that I’ll be able to spread or pipe it on as soon as I make it. I don’t think I’ll buy another can of frosting again… or try another frosting recipe! Love this!

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jennibreeze on 3.26.2011

This frosting was very good! I was in a bind so even though I was unsure of the sour cream, I tried it anyway. It was creamy and had great flavor!

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