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.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add the unsalted butter and whole milk to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Allow the icing to cool slightly before using. As it cools, it will thicken and become glossy.

Step 7

Pour the icing over your cake, cupcakes, or brownies while it is still warm for an even coating.

Step 8

Let the icing set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	504.6 grams (504.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1689

Total Fat 54.90g	70%
Saturated Fat 32.00g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 139mg	46%
Sodium 350mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 319.60g	116%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 306.80g
Protein 8.70g	17%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 189mg	15%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 532mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 70.7%