Old-Fashioned Chocolate Icing
Rich, creamy chocolate icing with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes, suited for bakers seeking a classic homemade chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt.
- Gradually add milk, cooking over medium heat in a thick-bottomed pot, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add butter and vanilla, stirring until well combined.
- Allow the icing to cool before spreading on the cake.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
531
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
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).