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Abuelita Chocolate Frosting.. YES PLEASE!
My son requested a yellow cake with chocolate frosting for his birthday cake. I couldn’t give him any ordinary frosting.
This one has a distinct cinnamon taste that any Mexican would recognize.
Creamy, sweet, and absolutely DELICIOUS! I know you’re going to love it as much as I do.
More recipes using Mexican Chocolate:
Champurrado
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
Easy Mexican Chocolate Cake
Atole de Chocolate
Here are the ingredients you need to make the frosting. Only four ingredients… It’s so stinking EASY!
Yes, you can make this using Ibarra and call it “Ibarra Chocolate Frosting.”
Abuelita vs. Ibarra
Those are fighting words to most Mexicans. Either one will work, and both are easy to find.
If you can’t find either of these two brands, here is how to substitute it.
Mexican Chocolate Substitute:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate + 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon + 3 drops almond extract = 1 tablet of Mexican chocolate.
How to Make It
- Whip the softened butter.
- Shave the chocolate into the mixing bowl.
- Mix together, and scrape down the sides.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix.
The butter needs to be soft. If not, it will not mix well with the other ingredients.
To soften the butter in the microwave, zap it for 10 second intervals until it is soft.
When making the frosting: Be sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl frequently to fully incorporate everything.
More Mexican Desserts:
Mexican Fried Bananas
Conchas
Flan
Pastel de Tres Leches
- Scrape down the sides.
- Add powdered sugar and mix again.
This is done in stages so as to fully incorporate everything.
Hand mixer or Kitchen Aid, whatever it is you end up using, mix on low. You don’t want powdered sugar flying out of the bowl and all over your kitchen.
No need to add more cocoa powder. The Abuelita chocolate will add plenty of chocolatey taste.
How do you thicken frosting?
If the frosting is too runny after you add the milk, add more powdered sugar. Little by little until it thickens up.
- Add milk only enough to fully incorporate.
- Mix to combine.
This frosting comes together in minutes. If you’re making it that day, be sure the cake is completely cool before spreading the frosting.
A warm cake and cool frosting don’t play nice together. The cake will crumble on you.
Pro Tip
No milk? No problemo. You can substitute with half and half, heavy whipping cream, or evaporated milk.
Great Ideas
You can also add a splash of vanilla.
Or try adding ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to enhance the cinnamon flavor.
How Long Does it Last?
In the fridge Abuelita Chocolate Frosting will last up to 7 days. Or store in an airtight container for up to 1 month in the freezer.
You’re going to love this frosting! Light and fluffy. It’s great on just about any dessert.
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Abuelita Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 3.3 oz tablet Abuelita Chocolate (or Ibarra)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the butter.
- Shave the Abuelita chocolate into the mixer with the butter.
- Mix to combine.
- Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
- Add half the powdered sugar.
- Mix to combine.
- Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl again.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and add the milk
- Mix well.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Use immediately. Or, store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Quick, easy and delicious. Kids to surely feast on it. Amazing recipe options too.
Right? So easy and delicious
This frosting looks so creamy and rich, and I love the hint of cinnamon. Saving this for my next cake!
I think so too delicious glad you liked it
OK Mami, my summer just got a lot more exciting. Been browsing the web for fun recipes to make for the kids this holiday. This is one!
Glad you like it. It is fun and delicious, your kids will love this recipe.
I LOVE Abuelita chocolate! I have never thought to whip it into my frosting though! This is genius.
You should definitely try it. You”ll love it!
I love the hint of cinnamon! I never had the pleasure to taste Abuelita chocolate, but I sure love the idea of adding some cinnamon to regular chocolate.
It makes all the difference. Super yummy, hope you can try it!
Mmmmm… that looks incredibly delicious. Its a frosting that will be good on many different desserts.
Thank you very much hope you try this recipe!
This chocolate icing looks like what dreams are made of! I’ve got to try it with this chocolate! Looks so so good!
It is dreamy. Hope you can try this recipe!
I love that you made him a special frosting! It sounds dreamy. I hope he had a great birthday. 🙂 I’ve never had Abuelita but want to get my hands on some!
Thanks. It was dreamy, hope you can try this recipe!
Oh my gosh! My mom used to buy Abuelita chocolate as a special treat once in a while, we loved hot cocoa made with it! I can’t wait to try out this recipe, it’s going to be delicious made with that chocolate!
It’s delicious. Hope you can try it!
This chocolate frosting was just perfect for the chocolate cake I’ve bake this weekend! It’s delicious and super easy to make!
I’m glad you liked it! Simple is sometimes better.