Chocolate Chip Icing

miler999 2012-03-16
I made a cake that broke into 5 pieces when flipped onto serving tray. Decided it was a good time to try a new frosting recipe. I followed the recipe but used 1% milk and 1/2 granulated sugar and 1/2 splenda. It is delicious. Will make again.

paige819 2012-01-25
I don't want to give this a 4 star but without adding 1-1 1/2 c. powdered sugar after the chocolate chips to make it a 5 star. The flavor is absolutely delicious, it was just the consistency!
CDKitchen Note: This is a boiled frosting, you don't add powdered sugar to it. These icing recipes usually have a slightly more grainy texture (more like fudge).

Guest: stella 2011-11-28
OMG!!!!! I have only ever made pb icing, my boyfriend is ssoooo tired of that, so I decided to surprise him with a new flavor since he does not like store bought canned icing.. This was so good I had to make a second batch and go buy ice cream so we could use it as a topping.. Thank you for the easy recipe..OUR NEW FAVORITE for all sweets...

Guest: ItssSarahhh 2011-04-28
This frosting was absolutly AMAZING! I made it with white chocolate chips. I put a little more butter and milk than the recipe call for so it wouldn't over cook and I also boiled it for 2 minutes instead of 1. But instead of stirring the chocolate in I put it in a stand mixer on medium speed for 10 minutes then put it on high for 5 minutes and as soon as it finished whipping I put it right onto a cooled strawberry cake. This was the best icing I ever had! It is definitely worth trying.

CarlaG 2011-02-15
This recipe turned out great! It was a perfect companion to the basic chocolate cake for my special valentine cake! Loved it!

Guest: oneworldmama 2011-01-14
I just made this recipe since the store bought one was gross. Oh My Goodness, SO yummy! I used part half/half & skim milk and added a lil' more butter...probably added a few more chips (used semi-sweet) and it's perfect. I dipped the cupcakes. Great easy recipe! ps: I used the leftover icing on sourdough pretzel bits-Mmmm, mmm, good! ;^)

Guest: grane 2010-12-18
I've made this icing for years--sometimes grainy. I now only use pure cane sugar and follow directions to a T with no problems

Guest: mimi 2009-08-14
i had an urge for chocolate icing on a cake & had no frosting or any cocoa powder in the house but i did have chips. this recipe was great and easy and super tasty. i will definitely do this again (although there is a lot of stirring involved!).

Guest: Anonymous 2009-06-12
This is the BEST icing recipe EVER!!! I don't bake..and this is the easiest fastest recipe that I have found...not to mention it turned out FABULOUS!! I had sooo many compliments people counldn't believe I made the cupcakes..they thought I bought them. "The frosting is too perfect for you to have made them"...hmm, not nice but for me that a HUGE compliment! I have no idea how anyone could screw this up...too grainy? Really? Did you actually read the recipe?? Haha! I loved it and I will use it forever now. Thanks!

Guest: Anonomous 2009-05-28
This was fantastic! how ever I tweak it a little bit. I adding a little more chocolate and some baking non sweetened chocolate because it was a little too sweet. Also i added maybe like 3 table spoons of cofee and it did not come out runny at all. When i was cooking it i started it off at as low as heat as possible that way the sugar would melt easier and it came out sily smooth. It also thickened very fast and was so easy to make.

Guest: c mac 2008-10-29
Great recipe! Use a timer! If you cook it at a boil the whole minute it will be perfect! You can even decorate with it! Just don't cook it too long or you will have fudge! Great with the chocolate butter cake.

Guest: hoody9 2008-06-23
I LOVE this frosting!! My mother makes this same recipe for all her cakes and cupcakes. You definitely need to boil it or you will have a runny and gritty frosting. And I always put in 3/4 c of chocolate chips, sometimes more. After pouring it on my cake, I refrigerate it. The frosting always solidifies and tastes like fudge. Add a scoop of peanut butter for a great twist!

Guest: toolgirly 2008-03-02
Make sure to boil for a minute.It cooks the sugar so it doesn't turn out grainy. I added a few squares of dark chocolate to balance the sweetness of the milk chocolate chips that AI used. I like mine a bit thinner than most so I used a few drops more of milk.

Guest: dee 2008-01-20
Absolutely perfect for the rich chocolate lover! Turned out perfect--do let it sit until at least room temp. Yumm!!!

Guest: Erica 2007-11-02
This was a great frosting...but it was super sweet...almost too sweet...maybe because I used milk chocolate chips. Do pay attention to the 1 min. boiling time!