Best 4 Simple Dark Chocolate Icing Recipes
Indulge in the delectable simplicity of dark chocolate icing, a culinary masterpiece that elevates your baking creations to new heights of decadence. This luscious icing is a symphony of rich cocoa flavor, striking the perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. With its smooth, velvety texture and deep, dark hue, it transforms ordinary cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into irresistible works of art. Discover the secrets behind this culinary marvel through our curated collection of dark chocolate icing recipes, ranging from classic and straightforward to innovative and tantalizing variations. Embark on a journey of flavor exploration, where each recipe unveils a unique dimension of this versatile icing. Whether you prefer a glossy, mirror-like finish or a rustic, matte texture, our recipes cater to every preference and skill level. Prepare to elevate your baking repertoire with this essential guide to dark chocolate icing, turning every dessert into an unforgettable experience.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This deep, dark, satiny frosting (thanks to the addition of melted semisweet chocolate) is a favorite of our food editors, since it has just the right consistency for spreading or piping into beautiful swirls. It also has a wonderful sheen. Use it to decorate our Candied Hazelnut Cupcakes or Easy Chocolate Cupcakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes about 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cocoa and the boiling water, stirring until cocoa has dissolved. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Add melted and cooled chocolate, beating until combined and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in the cocoa mixture. If not using immediately, frosting can be refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen up to 1 month, in an airtight container. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth again.
DARK CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
A super rich, not-too-sweet, dark chocolaty sheet cake that's perfect for any party!
Provided by Kim
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Add in 1/3 of the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Add in 1/2 of the coffee and buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Continue alternating additions of the flour mixture with coffee and buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan; smooth into an even layer. Tap pan firmly on the counter several times to remove air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Place cake on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting. Beat butter in a large bowl until completely smooth. Mix in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Mix in vanilla. Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in heavy cream and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. If frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 28.5 g
SIMPLE DARK CHOCOLATE ICING
Make and share this Simple Dark Chocolate Icing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bellas.mom
Categories Dessert
Time 8m
Yield 1 cake, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- first put the butter and sugar in a bowl, stick it in the microwave untill butter is melted. wisk untill sugar is desolved. then immediatly after add your coco and mix.
- Finally ENJOY!
- ** you can also add more butter to get the consistancy you desire.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1907.8, Fat 100.1, SaturatedFat 58.3, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 653.8, Carbohydrate 248, Fiber 16, Sugar 199.9, Protein 17
DARK CHOCOLATE ICING
I fumbled this together the other day while trying to ease my conscience over some oven donuts I had just made. I really wanted a rich chocolate icing for them, but just couldn't bring myself to break out the heavy cream and double boiler. This is simple, but so dark and decadent tasting that I sat and ate a fair amount with a spoon. Enjoy!
Provided by Erin R.
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 10 donuts, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine cocoa and powdered Splenda.
- Stir in half and half, one teaspoonful at a time until you get the correct consistency. Do not add it all at once or you'll end up with soup.
- Will cover approximately 10 donuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, or it will seize and become grainy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition.
- If the icing is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the icing is too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
- Use the icing immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
This simple dark chocolate icing is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It's easy to make and has a rich, decadent flavor that will satisfy any chocolate lover. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious icing that will take your desserts to the next level.
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