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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Cake Icing

6 ounces Guittard ground chocolate
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup granulated sugar

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How to Make Chocolate Cake Icing

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