Boiled Chocolate Icing
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Boiled Chocolate Icing, a glossy, rich topping that elevates any dessert to irresistible heights. Made with pantry staples like granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and creamy whole milk, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. The secret lies in gently boiling the mixture to achieve a silky texture and deep chocolate flavor, enhanced by a touch of vanilla extract. Perfect for pouring over cakes, brownies, or cupcakes while still warm, this icing sets to a luscious, smooth finish, adding a professional touch to your homemade treats. Quick, easy, and utterly delicious, this versatile chocolate icing is a must-have in your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Stir with a whisk to ensure there are no lumps in the cocoa powder.
Add the unsalted butter and whole milk to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the icing to cool slightly before using. As it cools, it will thicken and become glossy.
Pour the icing over your cake, cupcakes, or brownies while it is still warm for an even coating.
Let the icing set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.9 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 350 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.6 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 306.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 532 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
