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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure it melts evenly and doesn’t brown.
Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
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.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for flavor enhancement.
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.
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.
Let the icing set for 15-20 minutes or until it forms a fudgy layer. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.0 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.4 g | 297% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 201 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 497.2 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 474.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 509 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.
