Chocolate icing recipe for a two layer cake?

Question

i'm planning to make a two layer checkered cake and i would like to use a chocolate icing to frost the cake with. is there an easy recipe anyone can recommend? thanks!

Answer 1

The chocolate recipe is at the bottom of the recipe.  To frost a 2 layer 9" cake you'll need 4½ cups of frosting (according to Wilton.com).

Buttercream Icing

½ c. shortening

½ c. butter

1 t. vanilla

4 c. powdered sugar (approx. 1 lb)

2 T. milk

Cream butter & shortening with mixer.  Add vanilla.  Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.  Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.  When all sugar had been mixed in, icing will appear dry.  Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.  Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.  For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use.  Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks.  Rewhip before using.   Yield: 3 cups

For chocolate icing:

Add 6 T. unsweetened cocoa & 1 T. additional milk to each 1 ½ c. white icing.  Mix until well blended.

Answer 2

Chocolate Icing:

    * 1 c cold water

    * 5 T flour

    * 1 c dry sweetener

    * 1 tsp vanilla extract

    * 6 T margarine

    * 3 T cocoa powder

   1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the flour and water constantly over medium heat until thick (about the consistency of glue).

   2.Be careful not to burn it!

   3.Once thick, remove from heat and cool off completely by setting the pot in a slightly larger pan of cold water, or a sink with a bit of cold water.

   4.While it's cooling, in a medium bowl, mix together the sweetener, vanilla, margarine, and cocoa powder until well mixed.

   5. Add the cooled flour mixture to the bowl and stir together until there are no lumps.

   6.Let cool in the fridge for 30-60 minutes-- before using.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

that top answer sounds gross!

heres my best recipe!

in a sauce pan bring 1 cup of creme to a low simmer, then add thatn to 1 cup of chocolate and stir till chocolate melts, this is called a ganache, which makes the best chocolate frosting ever!!!!!!

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