Best 10 Icing For Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Chocolate cake is a timeless classic that deserves to be paired with the perfect icing. In this article, we've gathered a collection of delectable icing recipes that will elevate your chocolate cake to new heights of deliciousness. From rich and decadent ganache to light and fluffy buttercream, these frostings are guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a fan of traditional chocolate icing or looking to try something new, you'll find the perfect recipe here.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I once sent this rich chocolate cake to my kids' teachers, and it vanished, so I had to make another one. (Who swipes a whole cake?) -Megan Moelbert, Springville, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, sifted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, beat sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, whisk flour, sifted cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together. In a large bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar mixture alternately with enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CAKE ICING



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I found this when looking for other recipes for my Guittard ground chocolate besides hot chocolate. I haven't made this, but I wouldn't expect a fluffy frosting, but rather more of a glaze. Source: http://www.allcookmakeeasy.com/chocolate-dessert-recipes.html

Provided by tamarinda

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

56 g ground chocolate (I like Guittard)
120 ml boiling water
220 g sugar (the finer the better)

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a saucepan with the boiling water.
  • Heat on stove for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from stove and stir in sugar, until perfectly smooth.

CHOCOLATE ICING



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Use this chocolate icing recipe with Lamingtons. To ensure that icing stays at the proper consistency while the cakes are prepared, the bowl must sit over a pan of simmering water.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough to coat 24 Lamingtons

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
8 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup cocoa powder, sifted

Steps:

  • Place the milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, and heat until butter is melted. Transfer to a medium heat-proof bowl; add the vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir until combined.

CHOCOLATE ICING



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This chocolate icing uses butter and brown sugar with plenty of confectioners' sugar for a quick frosting for your cake.

Provided by Chas

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then add milk. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Sift together cocoa and confectioners sugar. Blend into butter mixture and add vanilla. If consistency is too stiff, add more milk.
  • Spread Quickly over cooled cake, as frosting will set up very fast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 37.4 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

CHOCOLATE FROSTING I



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Great texture and color as well as taste. Smooth and easily spread, this frosting turns any cake, cookie, or cupcake into something deliciously special.

Provided by Tia the Baker

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup margarine, melted
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat margarine and cocoa together until combined. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Adjust with more milk or confectioners' sugar if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 47.7 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ICING



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Easy, Fast & Delicious ! You don't even need a mixer, I just use a whisk. What more needs to be said ?

Provided by Captain_67

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 Cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
1/4 cup cocoa
2/3 cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all dry ingredients in mixer bowl & mix well. Add eggs, milk, oil & vanilla & mix on low speed just until combined then slowly add hot water while mixing & stop when just combined. Pour batter evenly into greased & floured 9" cake pan & bake for around 30 to 35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes then turn out onto cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Icing:.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, milk, vanilla & mix on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar a third of a cup at a time & continue to mix on medium speed until combined. Add cocoa & mix until combined & smooth.
  • Cut the cake in half when cool & spread half the icing on the bottom cake in a thin layer & the other half on top of the cake also in a thin layer or don't cut the cake & put all the icing on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 346.6, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 35.1, Protein 5.6

BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!

Provided by Michelle Ann

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE ICING



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I created this icing while searching for a German chocolate icing that did not include evaporated milk or eggs. I find this recipe has more of a caramel flavor that the traditional recipes. Yummy!

Provided by Cindi L

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup milk, or more as needed
½ cup butter
1 cup flaked coconut, or more to taste
¼ cup chopped pecans, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring brown sugar, milk, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally. Boil until icing thickens and reaches 240 degrees F to 245 degrees F (115 degrees C to 118 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. If icing is too thick, thin with milk to desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!

Provided by Rachel Kane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCOA FROSTING



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A special friend gave me this recipe more than 20 years ago. The cake has a wonderful chocolate frosting with cocoa powder. -Annette Foster, Taylors, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 two-layer cake (6-8 servings) plus 2 plain cake portions.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup milk
4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa and water until smooth; add the oil and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. , In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; gradually add cocoa mixture, beating until well combined. Beat in buttermilk and eggs. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Cut cake into four 7-1/2x5-in. rectangles. Wrap two of the rectangles separately in foil; refrigerate or freeze. Set the other two rectangles aside. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute (the mixture will appear curdled). , Pour into a large bowl. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until frosting achieves desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Unfrosted cakes may be frozen for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1020 calories, Fat 53g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 136g carbohydrate (107g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the icing will taste. Use real butter, not margarine, and use fresh milk and cream.
  • Don't overbeat the icing: Overbeating can make the icing grainy and stiff. Beat the icing only until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Add flavorings gradually: Start with a small amount of flavoring and add more to taste. This will help you avoid overpowering the icing.
  • Let the icing cool slightly before using: This will help the icing to set up and become easier to spread.
  • Store the icing properly: Store the icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can make a delicious and beautiful icing for your chocolate cake. Whether you are looking for a classic chocolate icing, a creamy vanilla icing, or something in between, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please. So get creative and have fun!

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