Semisweet Chocolate Icing
Elevate your baked creations with the rich, velvety decadence of semisweet chocolate icing—an indulgent topping that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more. Combining the luxurious creaminess of melted butter and semisweet chocolate chips with the silky smoothness of powdered sugar and vanilla extract, this icing delivers a perfectly balanced flavor profile: not too sweet, yet irresistibly chocolatey. Achieving the ideal consistency is a breeze with the addition of milk, tailored to suit your preference for a thick spread or a glossy glaze. With a prep time of just 5 minutes, this quick yet gourmet recipe is a must-have for chocolate lovers, adding an elegant finish to any dessert. Whether you're crafting a show-stopping layer cake or dressing up simple brownies, this icing will spark delight in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons Milk
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Place the unsalted butter in a medium-sized saucepan and melt it over low heat on the stovetop.
Add the semisweet chocolate chips to the saucepan and stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
Using a whisk or electric hand mixer, gradually add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring well after each addition to prevent lumps.
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Slowly add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, while stirring. Continue until the icing reaches your desired consistency. If you want a thicker icing, use less milk; for a thinner glaze-like consistency, add a bit more milk.
Allow the icing to cool slightly before spreading it on your baked goods for smooth application. If it thickens too much as it cools, you can gently warm it over low heat while stirring.
Spread the icing over cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts using an offset spatula or a butter knife. Let it set at room temperature before serving to achieve a glossy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.3 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.7 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.9 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 366.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*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.
