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The Best Homemade Chocolate Icing Recipe With Buttermilk

Homemade chocolate icing is made with four simple ingredients and can be whipped up in less than five minutes to top your favorite dessert.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 /4 cup
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar a.k.a. confectioner's sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add the powdered sugar and cocoa to a mixing bowl.
  • Next, pour the vanilla extract and buttermilk into the bowl and mix with an electric mixer or whisk.
  • Pour it over the intended dessert (make sure the dessert is cooled to at least room temperature or it will melt and be runny).

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Notes

If you don't have any buttermilk, you can also use milk or heavy cream.
If the icing is too thick, add a teaspoon of buttermilk. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 118mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g