Hobnail Icing

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Hobnail Icing is a rich, chocolate-flavored frosting with a smooth, spreadable consistency, perfect for decorating cakes and appealing to chocolate lovers of all skill levels.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sifted confectioners sugar
  • 2 to 3 egg yolks or 1 small egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 squares unsweetened chocolate (3 oz.), melted
  • 1 tablespoon soft shortening
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Place the bowl in ice water.
  2. Use a mixer to beat until of spreading consistency.
  3. Spread icing smoothly on the cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

708 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 44.3g 57% DV
Carbs 52.7g 19% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 45.3g 91% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 137.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 209.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 585.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 185.5mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 3.1mcg 15% DV
Calcium 217.5mg 17% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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