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Basic Powdered Sugar Chocolate Icing Recipe (Pourable)

Chocolate icing is one of the easiest recipes to make and it turns out so luscious and succulent. The icing is perfect for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 .25 cups
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2-3 Tablespoons warm water or milk or heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Add the powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, butter, and water to a large bowl and mix well.
  • Pour the icing over a dessert.

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Notes

If the powdered sugar icing recipe is too runny, add more powdered sugar. If the recipe is too thick, add a small amount of liquid at a time, such as water or milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 43g