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Dairy Free Chocolate Icing Recipe

Almost as good as chocolate ganache, this gluten free dairy free chocolate icing can be whipped up in a manner of minutes. No special chocolate required.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Ingredient Keyword butter, cocoa powder, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, margarine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 8 to 9-inch cake tops

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar* (325 g)
  • 2/3 cup gluten free unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed for a darker color (65 g)
  • 1//2 cup water (118 g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (114 g) (or dairy-free margarine - Smart Balance)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Into a bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder; set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, add the water and butter and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth. Use to frost cakes like Boston Cream Pie, brownies, and the coating for lamingtons (Australian dessert). Refrigerate until set.
  4. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator. Then, use to top ice cream or other desserts.

Tips

*For Corn-Free:
Trader Joe's carries organic powdered sugar that is free of corn but contains tapioca starch.