Chocolate Greek Yogurt Frosting

A frosted chocolate peanut butter cake on a white plate with a slice taken out.

5 from 5 votes

This creamy, balanced chocolate frosting is almost pudding-like in texture with a hint of tang thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt. You can use far less butter compared to a normal buttercream with a bit more protein thanks to the yogurt!

Prep Time15

Course: Dessert

Servings: cups

Author: Erika Kwee

Ingredients

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate 85g
3 tbsp unsalted butter 42g
3/4 tsp vanilla
pinch kosher salt
1/3 cup powdered sugar 76g
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-process 21g
6 tbsp Greek yogurt, cold 85g

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together until the chocolate has just started to melt (about 30-60 seconds), then stir together until smooth. Whisk the vanilla and salt into the chocolate mixture.
Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa over the melted chocolate mixture (I recommend this step to try to avoid lumps as much as possible, though they are a bit unavoidable). Whisk to mix together about 60% of the way.
Add the Greek yogurt and continue whisking until smooth. There may be a few lumps in the frosting, but they should start to smooth out the more you whisk (the final product may still have a few lumps). Use immediately (or save for later and rewhip before using).

Notes

Lightly adapted from King Arthur's chocolate sour cream frosting.

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