Old-Fashioned Chocolate Icing

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Rich, creamy chocolate icing with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes, suited for bakers seeking a classic homemade chocolate topping.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 5 teaspoons flour
  • 2 large cans Pet milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Sift together sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt.
  2. Gradually add milk, cooking over medium heat in a thick-bottomed pot, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Add butter and vanilla, stirring until well combined.
  4. Allow the icing to cool before spreading on the cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

531 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 40.6g 15% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9699.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 754.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 49mg 4% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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