Semisweet Chocolate Icing Recipe

Indulge your senses with this luscious semisweet chocolate icing, the perfect complement to our Vanilla-Fudge Marble Cake (recipe #45104). This rich and decadent icing is incredibly easy to make and takes just minutes to create a stunning, melt-in-your-mouth finish. No golden syrup? No problem! We've included a handy substitution using readily available pantry staples. Get ready to elevate your baking game!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 851 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Semisweet Chocolate Icing

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How to Make Semisweet Chocolate Icing

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup golden syrup (or substitute with 2 tablespoons light corn syrup and 1 tablespoon molasses, or 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup light corn syrup), and 1/4 cup milk.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. This should take approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using to frost your Vanilla-Fudge Marble Cake (recipe #45104). For best results, use immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

262g

Fat

160g

Carbs

30g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Semisweet Chocolate Icing?

Semisweet Chocolate Icing takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Semisweet Chocolate Icing?

Semisweet Chocolate Icing has approximately 851 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 80 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Semisweet Chocolate Icing?

The key ingredients for Semisweet Chocolate Icing are Semisweet Chocolate Piece, Butter, Golden Syrup, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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