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Chocolate Cake Icing Recipe

Transform your Guittard ground chocolate into a decadent, intensely chocolatey glaze! Perfect for drizzling over cakes, brownies, or even enjoying straight from the spoon. This easy 5-minute recipe creates a luscious, non-fluffy icing – a rich chocolate experience unlike any other. Say goodbye to bland frostings and hello to intense chocolate flavor!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 851.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cake Icing

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How to Make Chocolate Cake Icing

  1. Combine 1 cup of boiling water and 6 ounces of Guittard ground chocolate in a medium saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully incorporated and the glaze is smooth and glossy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

878g

Fat

0g

Carbs

73g

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