Quick & Easy One-Minute Chocolate Icing Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy One-Minute Chocolate Icing Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.25 cup milk; 0.25 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Make decadent chocolate frosting without powdered sugar using this simple, boiled fudge-like icing recipe. Perfect for spreading on a completely cooled cake for a smooth and glossy finish.

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield2 cups, 12

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Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.25 cup milk
0.25 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Cook for exactly 1 minute, then remove from the heat immediately.
Using an electric mixer, beat the chocolate icing until it cools slightly and thickens to a smooth, spreadable consistency. This should take approximately 3 minutes. Enjoy your easy chocolate icing!

Nutrition

Calories: 110 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 17 g
Sodium Content: 30 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 11 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g