This boiled chocolate icing recipe is an old-fashioned treat, resulting in huge chocolate fudge chunks that just melt in your mouth.
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, icing
Servings: 12
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
1Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1 1/2cupssugar
7tablespoonswhole milk
2tablespoonsshortening
2tablespoonsbutter
1/4teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cupcocoa powder
Instructions
Prepare the cake mix as directed and bake in a 9x13 baking dish. Cool.
1 Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
In a large saucepot, combine sugar, milk, shortening, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
Once it reaches a boil, let it boil for two to three minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla and cocoa powder. Beat until icing is smooth and starts to lose its shine. Immediately pour it onto the cooled cake. Allow it to cool before serving.