Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Quick Chocolate Frosting 3.2 (63) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Anna Williams Yield: 3 cups Use this frosting to create the "dirt" for our Flowerpot Cakes. Ingredients 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup milk, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Directions Sift sugar and cocoa together in a medium bowl. Whisk in butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Use immediately. Rate it Print