Best 16 Icing For Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Baking a chocolate cake is an art form, and the icing is the crowning glory. The possibilities for the perfect icing are endless, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Whether you prefer a rich and creamy ganache, a fluffy and light whipped cream, or a decadent and fudgy frosting, there's an icing out there that will elevate your chocolate cake to the next level. In this article, we'll explore the many delicious options for icing your chocolate cake, from classic favorites to innovative new creations. We'll also provide tips and tricks for achieving the perfect consistency and flavor, so you can create an icing that's sure to impress your family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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



Chocolate Icing image

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.

BASIC CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



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This is a basic recipe that allows you to make the choice of how sweet it is. Top cupcakes and muffins and especially chocolate zucchini cakes with this icing.

Provided by Kaley

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
⅓ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

CHOCOLATE ICING



Chocolate Icing image

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 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 GANACHE ICING



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This ganache thickens as it sits; you want it pourable but thick enough to coat the cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

9 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until bubbles begin to appear around edges (scalding); pour over chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Set aside at room temperature until cool but pourable, stirring occasionally.

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

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

LIGHTER CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING



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You'd never guess that this rich-tasting, light-textured sponge is lower in fat, calories and sugar thanks to ground almonds and yogurt

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 50m

Yield Cuts into 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 19

25g butter
140g self-raising flour
25g cocoa powder , sifted
1 ½ tsp baking powder
50g light muscovado sugar
75g golden caster sugar
25g ground almonds
175g natural yogurt
¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs , beaten
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
25g dark chocolate (preferably 70% cocoa solids), finely chopped
50g icing sugar
1 tbsp cocoa powder , sifted
25g butter , room temperature
1 tsp semi-skimmed milk
100g light cream cheese , straight from the fridge
100g quark cheese
10 sugared almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line the bases of 2 x 18cm round sandwich cake tins with baking parchment. Melt the butter and set aside to cool. Mix the flour in a large bowl with the cocoa powder, baking powder, both sugars and ground almonds. Stir the yogurt and vanilla into the beaten eggs. Pour this into the dry mixture along with the melted butter and oil. Briefly stir until just mixed, creamy and smooth. Do not overbeat.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly between the two tins and level the surfaces. Bake for 20 mins until risen and starting to come away from the sides of the tin. Remove from the tins, peel off the parchment and leave the cakes to cool on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing. Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Remove the bowl from the pan and leave the chocolate to cool. Sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a separate bowl. Add the butter and milk, and beat until smooth. Beat in the cream cheese and quark, then stir in the cooled, melted chocolate.
  • When the cakes are cold, use half the icing to sandwich both cakes together. Spread the rest of the icing on top in fluffy folds, then decorate with sugared almonds, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20.4 grams sugar, Fiber 1.4 grams fiber, Protein 8.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



Chocolate buttercream icing image

Making a chocolate cake, or need a frosting for cupcakes? Our easy chocolate buttercream perfectly complements a cocoa sponge for a party or afternoon tea

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 cupcakes, or 1 x 20cm cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g milk chocolate
200g butter, softened
400g icing sugar
5 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (make sure the bowl isn't touching the water). Stir until melted. Alternatively, melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 secs. Leave the melted chocolate to cool for 5 mins.
  • Mash the butter and icing sugar together with a fork first, then switch to a wooden spoon or electric beaters if you have them. Sift in the cocoa and pour in the melted chocolate, a pinch of salt and the milk, then mix again until smooth. Use to top cupcakes or cover and fill a chocolate sponge cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE & ICING



Chocolate Sheet Cake & Icing image

Make and share this Chocolate Sheet Cake & Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup oleo
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup oleo
2 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts

Steps:

  • For cake, sift together flour and sugar; set aside.
  • In saucepan, mix oleo, cocoa and water; bring to a boil.
  • Pour over flour and sugar mixture; blend.
  • Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla; blend well.
  • Bake 20 minutes at 400° in a large jelly roll pan or sheet cake pan.
  • Frost while hot!
  • For icing, 5 minutes before cake is done, mix oleo, cocoa and milk; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add powdered sugar; stir until blended.
  • If needed, gradually add more milk a few drops at a time as needed for consistency.
  • Add vanilla and nuts.
  • Beat well and spread on hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.2, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 474.6, Carbohydrate 92.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 71.5, Protein 6.5

DARN GOOD CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MARTHA'S ICING



Darn Good Chocolate Cake With Martha's Icing image

This is from the cake doctor. There was another one posted that had changed it, but the first time I made this I couldn't think of any changes I would make. I got this recipe from Shelly who I taught kindergarten with and all of the chocolate lovers in our group were smiling when she brought this to our gatherings. I have baked this in the bundt pan and some of the icing goes into the hole giving each piece a little bit of fudge. I used my Lady Ann pan and put all of the icing in the indention making it decadent and impressive.

Provided by Chef likestocook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 1/4 ounces devil's food cake mix or 18 1/4 ounces fudge cake mix
4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
icing
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly mist a 12 Bundt pan with PAM and dust with flour.
  • Place cake mix, pudding, sour cream, water, oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend with electric beaters on low speed for 1 minute.
  • Stop and scrape down bowl.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat 2-3 minutes more.
  • Fold in chips.
  • Turn batter into prepared pan and bake 58-62 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. It will also begin to pull away from the pan.
  • Place on wire rack and cool for 20 minutes.
  • I always kind of shake the pan to make sure that it is loosened before inverting onto a rack to cool for 20 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile make icing.
  • Place sugar, butter and milk in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir until it comes to a boil- about 3-4 minutes.
  • Still stirring let mixture boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chips and stir until smooth.
  • Pour and drizzle over bundt cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 432.2, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 44.7, Protein 5.2

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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from mrs aage peterson very old recipe from darlene kossman she says its very good i made the cake ,it was the icing looks complicated and i wrote recipe the way it was written im still working on it

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • mix 1/2 cup sugar cocoa and shortening and water.
  • put in microwave melt shorteniing.
  • cool and add the rest of the sugar.
  • sift dry ingredients.
  • add alternately with buttermilk that has vanilla and eggs beaten inches.
  • bake in moderate oven 350 for 40 minutes or until done.
  • for icing.
  • cook the sugars flour salt and boiling water 5 minutes pour cream in and cook until soft ball stage.
  • remove and add butter and vanilla let cool and beat until ready to pour on cakle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 57.3, Sodium 433.8, Carbohydrate 110, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 82.5, Protein 6.5

DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE ICING



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This is a yummy, chocolate icing which is perfect for cupcakes and cakes. The best icing out there

Provided by iloveparis59

Time 15m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Beat the icing sugar, butter and cocoa powder together in freestanding electric mixer (Or use a handheld electric whisk) on medium/slow speed until the mixture comes together and is well mixed.
  • Turn the mixer down to a slower speed. Add the milk to the butter mixture a couple of tablespoons at a time.
  • When the milk has been incorporated, add the melted chocolate.
  • Once all the chocolate has been combined, turn the mixer up to a high speed
  • Continue beating for about 5 minutes, until it is light and fluffy. The longer the frosting is beaten, the lighter and fluffier it becomes!
  • Spread on anything and enjoy!!!!!!! :D

CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE CAKE



Chocolate Frosting for One-Bowl Chocolate Cake image

Top our One-Bowl Chocolate Cake with this delicious chocolate frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup creme fraiche, or sour cream

Steps:

  • Sift together sugar, cocoa, and salt.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Reduce speed to medium-low; gradually add sugar-cocoa mixture, and beat until combined. Pour in chocolate in a slow, steady stream. Add creme fraiche; beat until combined.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GLOSSY CHOCOLATE ICING



Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Glossy Chocolate Icing image

Due to my time constraints, DH decided to make the birthday cake (his first ever) for our son. We picked a recipe from Cuisine at Home magazine. Wow, he did a great job after throwing away the first batch when he figured out there was a difference between the capital T and the lower case t! It was so moist and had a strong rich chocolate flavor - just like the old-timey diner or grandma's favorite type chocolate cakes. We all loved it! Also, this recipe has no eggs, for all those who are allergic to eggs. Note - the time indicated does not include cooling time. Chocolate cakes like this one have been enjoyed in all parts of the U.S. This recipe is dedicated to Oklahoma (Southwestern U.S.) where you would find similar cakes in diners all along Route 66.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
2 cups hot water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 with rack in the center.
  • Spray two 8" round cake pans with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk dry cake ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine water, oil, vinegar, instant coffee granules, and vanilla in a large measuring cup.
  • Add to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined- a few lumps are ok.
  • Divide batter between the two pans (about 3 cups each), then bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (35- 40 min).
  • Cool cakes for 15 minutes on a rack, then invert them onto the rack.
  • Leave upside down until completely cooled before frosting them.
  • To make icing, melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in sugar, cocoa, and salt- the mixture will be thick/grainy.
  • Combine cream, sour cream and coffee granules in a large measuring cup, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually add cream mixture to chocolate until blended and smooth.
  • Cook until sugar has dissolved, and mixture is smooth and hot to the touch.
  • DO NOT BOIL.
  • Take mixture off the heat, and add vanilla.
  • Cool at room temperature until spreadable (up to three hours).
  • If it isn't getting thick enough to be spreadable, put in the refrigerator until thick enough to spread.
  • If it gets too thick to spread easily, warm gently in the microwave until it's just right (20 seconds or so, repeat if necessary).
  • Stir well, and ice cake, frosting first layer, then placing second layer on top, and icing the top and then the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7891.9, Fat 401.4, SaturatedFat 167.4, Cholesterol 681.7, Sodium 5234.4, Carbohydrate 1087.8, Fiber 60.1, Sugar 707.5, Protein 77

Tips for Making the Perfect Icing for Chocolate Cake:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the taste of your icing. Use a good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate that has a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Temper the chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way to stabilize it and prevent it from seizing. This will give your icing a smooth, glossy finish and prevent it from becoming grainy.
  • Use the right amount of butter: The amount of butter you use in your icing will affect its consistency. If you use too little butter, the icing will be too thick and difficult to spread. If you use too much butter, the icing will be too thin and runny.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the icing and make it smooth and creamy.
  • Add the chocolate slowly: Gradually add the melted chocolate to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
  • Flavor the icing to your liking: You can add a variety of flavors to your chocolate icing, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or coffee liqueur.
  • Chill the icing before using: Chilling the icing will help it to set and make it easier to spread.

Conclusion:

The perfect icing for chocolate cake should be smooth, creamy, and flavorful. It should complement the chocolate cake without overpowering it. By following the tips above, you can make the perfect icing for your next chocolate cake.

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