Fudgy Dark Chocolate Date Frosting
Considering this fudgy dark chocolate date frosting is made with dates, you'd think it'd be a little gritty, but it actually turns out incredibly smooth, spreadable and creamy.
Servings: 16 servings (about 2 cups)
Calories: 58kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Place the dates in the basin of a blender, or in a tall, narrow container if using an immersion blender. Pour boiling water over dates and let sit for 10-15 minutes or until the dates are very soft.
- Blend water and dates on high until very, very smooth. Add in the cocoa, salt and vanilla and blend until well-mixed.
- Chill the frosting until completely cool (about 3 hours) before spreading on cupcakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
