Fudgy Poured Chocolate Icing
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A classic, rich cooked chocolate icing designed to be poured over hot cake for a glossy, fudge-like finish. This traditional recipe is the perfect companion for Texas Sheet Cake.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 5 mins | None | Frosting for one 9x13 inch cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- medium saucepan
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 stick | Oleo or Butter | softened |
| 4 Tbsp | Cocoa | unsweetened |
| 6 Tbsp | Canned milk | evaporated |
| 1 lb | Powdered sugar | sifted |
| 1/2 Cup | Pecans and/or Coconut | chopped |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | extract |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 lb powdered sugar, 1/2 cup pecans and/or coconut, and 1 tsp vanilla. Set aside.
Step 2: Boil the Chocolate
- In a medium saucepan, combine the 4 Tbsp cocoa, 1 stick oleo or butter, and 6 Tbsp canned milk.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Step 3: Combine and Finish
- Immediately pour the boiling liquid over the powdered sugar mixture in the bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until the icing is smooth and has a glossy sheen.
- Pour the hot icing over the hot cake and spread quickly and evenly until it sets into a fudge-like layer.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This icing must be prepared and poured while both the icing and the cake are hot; it is not suitable for storage before application.
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