1 Minute Chocolate Frosting

Valerie's Review: 2007-06-10
This recipe has received such varying reviews we thought we better bring it to the CDTestKitchen. You'll notice we're giving it 5 stars - that's because it turned out perfect for us. We boiled the mixture about a minute (maybe 20-30 seconds more) then let it cool just a little (in case it splatted it wouldn't burn then!) and beat it with an electric mixer for about 3 1/2 minutes. We used all the measurements/ingredients exactly as called for in the recipe. One thing that may be confusing people is that this is not a fluffy kind of frosting that you use to decorate a cake. This is more of a frosting that would go on brownies, or a cake that is in a pan. The mixture will harden some however, but it definitely shouldn't be soupy like some reviewers mentioned. Be careful not to heat it over too high a heat, or the sugar will start to turn to candy (which will make the mixture crunchy). We think the biggest success factor is the mixing time/technique. Don't try to mix this by hand, you won't get it to the right consistency. Also, don't let it cool too much before spreading it since it will firm up more while it cools (to the point it won't be easily spreadable).

Guest: lolley pop 2012-05-07
worked great. perfect amount for 24 cup cakes.

Jhibbler 2012-04-26
I loved the way this came out. It was like a caramelized chocolate. I did however stir by hand because I don't have an electric mixer. It came out just as good with a little crunch on top. I am definitely using this recipe again.

Guest: YoungBaker 2012-04-22
Very VERY good recipe. It is a bit of a thick glaze and does not work for piling up on itself. Tastes absolutely fantastic, does NOT come out soupy if you stick to the recipe, and looks like a dream on any cake. Remember: Follow the recipe and enjoy :D

Guest: pikachu 2012-04-01
This icing is fantastic!!just love it.very very delicious.you can make it from caster sugar too! and if you find it soupy just keep it in fridge or freezer for 5 minutes and then spread it on the cake!God bless you!:)

Guest: katzenst 2012-03-18
This turned out perfect! Followed the directions, but added some almond extract as well as vanilla and turned out wonderful! Cools really fast though so have to frost quickly. VERY GOOD and HIGHLY recommended.

Guest: lexiegurl 2012-02-21
I made it but it came out a little less soupy than i would like. So I popped it in the fridge for a couple min and it was spreadable then put the whole cake back in the fridge and the icing was perfect!

Guest: Mim 2011-11-01
I needed to make a bunch of cupcakes for a Light party at church (an alternative to halloween) but had no icing sugar in the house so googled icing recipes without icing/powdered sugar. I tried this and it came out really well! Very tasty and easy, will definitely use again. I think the secret is to let it boil gently without stirring it and then beat it well - definitely with an electric mixer.

Guest: JMama1 2011-10-26
Love this recipe! Easy and tastes great! Boiled 1 minute, cooled 1 minute, beat for 3 minutes, and spread onto cake. This recipe is GREAT!!! Was easy to make, even with a toddler running around and my chocolate loving husband raved about it. Does not go fluffy, is more like a glaze, but tastes wonderful! Thanks for sharing. Will continue to use this!

Guest: Pam 2011-10-09
Just made this icing. It turned out great. I made it on a humid day so I didn't think it would turn out but it did and it taste great. I will be making this as often as I can.

Guest: Newbie Cook 2011-08-09
I was intimidated by some of the reviews of people who had difficulty with this recipe. I can confirm that if you follow the directions, it works!! Loved it! It's similar to making fudge - it's not that fluffy powdered sugar stuff - it's a real boiled icing. So good!

Guest: sierra 2011-08-03
it was amazing!!!!! use the recipe and it wont disapoint!!!!!!!

Guest: SS 2011-06-13
I Made this recipe and it turned out soupy so I put it in the freezer for 1 minute and it turned out a lot better and I am only 15 so this worked great for over a cake and will def. use this again....soon

Guest: anonymous 2011-06-02
Absolutely fantastic....needed something quick and delicious...I was not disappointed. I loved it, my family loved it....we may not be buying frosting again. I added almond extract instead of vanilla, absolutely divine!!!!

Guest: Anonymous 2011-05-16
amazing!! i paired it with a simple vanilla cupcake and put some berries on top and it was delicious. the frosting tasted and had the consistency of hot fudge almost, which wasn't what I was expecting, but the flavor was so rich and it made the dish complete