Chocolate Sheet Cake Icing
Transform your desserts with this decadent Chocolate Sheet Cake Icing, a rich and velvety topping that brings any sheet cake to life. Made with a luscious blend of unsalted butter, smooth cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, this icing is perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt for depth of flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, the silky texture glides effortlessly over your cake, creating a fudgy layer that sets beautifully. Whether you're baking for a crowd or indulging yourself, this quick and easy recipe will take your cakes from ordinary to extraordinary. Ideal for chocolate lovers, this icing is a must-try for creating show-stopping homemade desserts.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure it melts evenly and doesn’t brown.
Step 2
Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Step 3
Gradually add the whole milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Allow the mixture to heat up but not come to a boil.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for flavor enhancement.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps. Slowly add the warm cocoa mixture to the sugar, whisking continuously until a smooth and creamy icing forms.
Step 6
Allow the icing to cool slightly if it’s too warm. Pour the icing over your cooled sheet cake immediately to ensure it spreads evenly. Use a spatula to level it out if needed.
Step 7
Let the icing set for 15-20 minutes or until it forms a fudgy layer. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (710.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2803.0 |
| Total Fat 102.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 259.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 200.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 497.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 474.8g | |
| Protein 8.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 40.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 168.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 508.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories