This chocolate rum frosting is bursting with mouthwatering flavor and a dreamy, creamy texture. This frosting is perfect for topping all sorts of desserts from cakes and cupcakes, to cookies and brownies.
This classic rum frosting brings together a cavalcade of delicious flavors. With the chocolate and butter being balanced with the subtle kick of actual rum.
This recipe has been a holiday family tradition for multiple generations for me and I am sure you’re family will love it just as much as mine does.
But don’t think you can only bust this recipe out during the holiday season, it’s a great frosting for bringing a great and unique flavor to occasions any time of the year.
Make sure to bookmark or pin this recipe so you can find it the next time you need a chocolate rum frosting to top one of your favorite desserts.
Related Recipe: Chocolate marshmallow frosting (awesome flavor and texture)
How to Make Homemade Rum Chocolate Icing from Scratch
While you can find a few recipes out there using rum extract, we’re going to use the real thing for our frosting!
And the flavor difference is out of this world. This recipe is perfect for when you really want something new and delicious to serve to your friends and family.
On top of the great flavor and texture, it’s super quick and easy to make. Prep time is just a few minutes so you won’t be spending a lot of extra time in the kitchen.
All you need for equipment is a mixing bowl and something to stir with. It really is that simple!
Related: Simple coffee frosting (super tasty!)
Rum Frosting Ingredients
I really love baking from scratch when I have the time, but I love it even more when it’s super simple and straightforward.
So if you’re anything like me, this recipe is going to be a real winner.
Ingredients List
- Bakers Chocolate Squares
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Salt
- Milk
- Rum
Bakers Chocolate: Any brand will do, I’ve tried them all and they’ve all worked wonderfully in this recipe. Just make sure to use unsweetened bakers chocolate.
Milk: I highly recommend using whole fat milk for your frosting. That added butterfat content is an important part of the final texture. But, you can go with 2% in a pinch, but I would not go with a lower fat content than that.
Rum: So, I’m not a big rum drinker so I will leave the recommendations on what to get to others. But if you do enjoy rum or making drinks with it, just go with your usual style for your frosting.
Try your rum frosting on this recipe: Chocolate cake using coffee
Simple Step by Step Recipe Instructions
So, this recipe is not difficult at all. There are no hard to follow steps, so you will be done making it in no time.
For that reason, I recommend starting your frosting just when your cake or cupcakes are about finished cooling.
You can also make your chocolate rum frosting ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Either way is fine!
Note: When melting your chocolate and butter, place them both in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 20 seconds and then stir. Continue to heat in 20 second increments, stirring between, until mixture is melted. Use caution not to overheat and burn your chocolate.
Step 1: Add melted chocolate and butter mixture to mixing bowl along with your powdered sugar and salt
Step 2: Stir until well blended
Step 3: Add you milk and rum one tablespoon at a time, stirring between each tablespoon until mixture is smooth and creamy
Note: For a thinner frosting, stir in a tablespoon at a time of either rum or milk until desired thickness is achieved.
Step 4: Use immediately or store in the refrigerator
Recipe: Chocolate fudge cake
Creamy Chocolate Rum Frosting
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 oz Bakers Chocolate Squares
- 3 Tbs Butter
- 1 lb Powdered Sugar
- 4 Tbs Milk
- 3 Tbs Rum
- Dash Salt
Instructions
- Add melted chocolate and butter mixture to mixing bowl along with your powdered sugar and salt
- Stir until well blended
- Add you milk and rum one tablespoon at a time, stirring between each tablespoon until mixture is smooth and creamy
- Note: For a thinner frosting, stir in a tablespoon at a time of either rum or milk until desired thickness is achieved.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator
Nutrition
Icing Recipe Notes
- For a thinner frosting, add one tablespoon at a time of either milk or rum and stir.
- For a thicker frosting, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until desired thickness is reached.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.