Chocolate Icing
Transform your baked creations into showstopping desserts with this rich and creamy Chocolate Icing recipe. Made with just six simple ingredients—including velvety unsalted butter, rich cocoa powder, and a hint of vanilla extract—this indulgent frosting strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for elevating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies with its irresistibly smooth texture. The recipe offers flexibility with milk for adjusting consistency, so you can customize the thickness to suit your dessert. Whether you’re after a thick, spreadable layer or a silky drizzle, this homemade chocolate icing is your go-to for creating bakery-worthy finishes at home. Perfect for chocoholics and versatile enough for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the unsalted butter and beat it with an electric mixer on medium speed until it is creamy and smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Sift in the cocoa powder and mix until well combined and smooth.
Step 3
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent a messy cloud of sugar. Pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4
Pour in the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency. For a thicker icing, add less milk; for a thinner icing, add a bit more.
Step 5
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
Step 6
Once the icing is smooth and creamy, it is ready to use. Spread it onto your cooled cake, cupcakes, or cookies immediately, or cover it tightly and store it at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (722.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2875.7 |
| Total Fat 105.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 253.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 652.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 517.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 474.5g | |
| Protein 14.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 26.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1058.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories