Granny's Chocolate Icing Recipe

This vintage chocolate icing recipe, originally from the 1979 Junior League of Tuscaloosa's "Winning Seasons" cookbook, creates a rich, firm chocolate topping that sets quickly. Perfect for sheet cakes, this recipe delivers a classic, hard chocolate icing that's sure to impress. Easily adaptable, you can even substitute cocoa powder for unsweetened chocolate! Get ready to whip up a batch of this nostalgic treat.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 2731.2 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Granny's Chocolate Icing

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How to Make Granny's Chocolate Icing

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened chocolate (or 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder), ½ cup milk, ¼ cup butter, and 1 cup heavy cream.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
  3. Continue to boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the icing thickens to a spreadable consistency (about 2-3 minutes). It will set up quickly, so work fast!
  6. Spread the icing evenly onto your cooled cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

1628g

Fat

394g

Carbs

140g

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