Best Nanas Never Fail Chocolate Icing Recipes

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NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is a quick and easy frosting. Almost everything is always in the house.

Provided by mary Armstrong

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 c butter
1/4 c cocoa powder
1/4 c milk
1 c granulated sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • 1. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. With an electric mixer, beat until cool, then spread over cake.

NANA'S NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE ICING



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This is my Nana's recipe and my whole family loves it. It's simple to make but sooo good! It has a fudge-like taste and is wonderful on cake.

Provided by jessb319

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 (8-9 inch cake)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. When mixture comes to a rapid boil, boil one minute.
  • Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Cool and beat with mixer on medium setting for one minute.

NANA'S FAVORITE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE FROM REDDIT



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A very popular and easy chocolate cake with a super smooth frosting.

Provided by Anna

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour (270 grams)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
2 cups sugar ((385 grams))
3/4 cup unsweetened natural style cocoa powder
1 cup hot brewed coffee
1 cup vegetable oil (canola or light olive oil)
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup granulated sugar ((150 grams))
1/4 cup all-purpose flour ((35 grams))
3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 cup whole milk
2 sticks butter, salted or unsalted ((225 grams))
salt If using unsalted, add about 1/4 teaspoon salt
6 oz bittersweet or dark chocolate, melted and cooled ((170 grams) I use 70% Lindt bars)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans or one 13x9 inch pan. If halving the recipe, use two 6 inch round pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and sugar.
  • Whisk together the cocoa powder and the hot coffee and let it cool.
  • Add the cocoa mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients, then stir in the oil, milk, eggs and vanilla.
  • Pour the batter into the pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes. (or until done). Alternatively, you can bake at 375 for 27 minutes or until done. I prefer the lower and slightly longer time for cakes.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe and makes a perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!

Provided by Rachel Kane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix using an electric mixer until blended and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE FROSTING RECIPE



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Provided by Orion

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups of sugar
2 squares of chocolate
OR -
6 t. cocoa
1/2 t. vanilla
1/2 cup of milk
1 stick of butter

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT vanilla Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves When mixture comes to a rapid boil, continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat Add vanilla Cool and beat to desired consistency

NANA'S CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Make and share this Nana's Chocolate Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate and butter in large saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat until melted; stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; cool.
  • Sift sugar; add to chocolate alternately with milk and vanilla.
  • Beat at high speed until of spreading consistency.

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