Best 2 Smooth Chocolate Icing Recipes

Indulge your sweet tooth with our collection of luscious chocolate icing recipes. From the classic and versatile Smooth Chocolate Icing, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, to the decadent Double Chocolate Ganache Icing, boasting a rich and velvety texture, we have something for every chocolate lover. Explore our Satin Chocolate Icing, a smooth and glossy glaze that adds a touch of elegance to your desserts. For a lighter option, try our Whipped Chocolate Icing, made with whipped cream for a fluffy and airy texture. And don't miss our Chocolate Buttercream Icing, a classic choice that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SMOOTH CHOCOLATE ICING

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A simple and delicious chocolate icing. Great on top of my family's all-time favorite Truffle Cookies, the recipe for which can also be found on this site.

Provided by Linda Carroll

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted

Steps:

Mix sugar, milk and unsweetened chocolate until smooth.
Use this icing for dipping the Truffle Cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

SILKY SMOOTH CHOCOLATE FROSTING/ICING

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Make and share this Silky Smooth Chocolate Frosting/Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted after measuring
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream (might need a little more) or 2 tablespoons milk (might need a little more)

Steps:

In a bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat the sugar with butter, melted chocolate and vanilla until combined.
Add in half and half cream and continue to beat at high speed until smooth and fluffy (you may need to add in a little more cream or milk until desired consisyancy is achelived).

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the icing will taste. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao.
Melt the chocolate slowly and carefully: If you melt the chocolate too quickly, it can seize up and become grainy. To avoid this, melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in short increments, stirring constantly.
Add a little bit of salt: Salt can help to balance out the sweetness of the icing and make it more complex.
Use heavy cream instead of milk: Heavy cream will make the icing richer and creamier.
Chill the icing before using it: This will help it to set up and become more stable.
If the icing is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or cream.
If the icing is too thin, you can thicken it up by adding a little bit of powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Chocolate icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a chocolate icing that is smooth, creamy, and irresistible.