Name: Very Nice Chocolate Frosting {Pat’s Recipes}
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate Nesquik; 1/4 cup softened butter; 1/3 cup BOILING water; 2 1/2 cups SIFTED powdered sugar

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I know how much everyone has enjoyed Pat’s Fluffy Brown Sugar Icing recipe, so I couldn’t resist sharing this “Very Nice” Chocolate Frosting Recipe.

Very Nice Chocolate Frosting

First of all, I love chocolate frosting. It’s classic and goes perfectly with just about anything.

Secondly, this recipe has 3 ingredients, 4 if you count water…

I had to make this, especially since she underlined “Very Nice”… It had to be fantastic.

Very Nice Chocolate Frosting

How To Make Chocolate Frosting:

In her recipe she states to add boiling water and sifted confectioners sugar.

Powdered sugar being sifted into a metal bowl

The first time I made this frosting, I just used hot water, and didn’t sift the sugar. Let’s just say, the frosting worked, BUT it was grainy. I didn’t like the texture. I decided to start over and follow her directions to the tee…

I boiled some water and let the Nesquik, boiling water and butter mix blend until it was completely dissolved. Then I sifted the sugar and added it gradually.

The result…

Very Nice Chocolate Frosting

Amazing!

Smooth, chocolatey, creamy, and…well…VERY NICE!

It was so easy to make this frosting, I couldn’t believe it.

Very Nice Chocolate Frosting

The recipe makes enough to frost a double layer 8″ cake, and pipes perfectly onto cupcakes.

It holds it’s shape, and can even be left out on the counter and not melt like a typical buttercream frosting.

Very Nice Chocolate Frosting

I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m sure you could make this frosting with other flavors of Nesquik, for a little variety.

This is my new go-to recipe when I want a very nice chocolate frosting, so simple and completely delicious.

Very Nice Chocolate Frosting

All I can say is, thanks Pat! Just like you, this frosting has passed the test of time, and is sweeter than ever.

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Very Nice Chocolate Frosting {Pat’s Recipes}

A "Very Nice" chocolate frosting that can be left on the counter and not melt like a typical buttercream, but still holds its shape.

Prep Time15 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 354 kcal

Author: Shawn

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chocolate Nesquik
1/4 cup softened butter
1/3 cup BOILING water
2 1/2 cups SIFTED powdered sugar

Instructions

Combine the chocolate Nesquik, boiling water and butter in the bowl of your stand mixer. Blend until the Nesquik is no longer grainy.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Beat until smooth.