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chocolate glaze dripping off a spoon into a white bowl
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Quick and Easy Chocolate Icing (Glaze)

A simple and delicious Chocolate Icing that can be whipped up in minutes and that never fails.  Made with just 5 simple ingredients and no fancy equipment.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert, fillings
Cuisine: Australian
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 150 g pure icing sugar powdered sugar
  • 30 g cocoa Dutch process
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 1-2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a heatproof bowl (preferably glass bowl)
  • Place the mixing bowl on top of a small saucepan of simmering water
  • Use a hand whisk to stir the ingredients as the heat melts the butter and dissolves the sugar
  • Once smooth, use as required (pour over a cake, drizzle over muffins or cookies, dip donuts or spread over cupcakes)