How to Make Chocolate Icing
Chocolate icing is so yummy on cakes, cupcakes and brownies. Here is a simple recipe for making chocolate icing from scratch.
Things You'll Need:
1/4 cup melted butter (not margarine)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
3 cups confectioners sugar
Step
1
Gather the ingredients needed. You will also need a large mixing bowl, a beater and a spatula.
Step
2
In the large bowl, combine the butter and cocoa powder. For a better consistency, do not use margarine in place of butter. Beat these ingredients on a medium speed until mixed thoroughly.
Step
3
Next, add in the milk, vanilla extract and salt. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
Step
4
Gradually add in the confectioners sugar, continuing to beat a medium speed until the icing is smooth and creamy. For a thinner icing, add 1/2 teaspoon of milk while beating.
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Chocolate icing is so yummy on cakes, cupcakes and brownies. Here is a simple recipe for making chocolate icing from scratch.
Things You'll Need:
1/4 cup melted butter (not margarine)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
3 cups confectioners sugar
Step
1
Gather the ingredients needed. You will also need a large mixing bowl, a beater and a spatula.
Step
2
In the large bowl, combine the butter and cocoa powder. For a better consistency, do not use margarine in place of butter. Beat these ingredients on a medium speed until mixed thoroughly.
Step
3
Next, add in the milk, vanilla extract and salt. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
Step
4
Gradually add in the confectioners sugar, continuing to beat a medium speed until the icing is smooth and creamy. For a thinner icing, add 1/2 teaspoon of milk while beating.
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