Ingredients and Weight:
- Heavy cream (2 cups)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (1/4 cup)
- Instant coffee powder (1 tablespoon)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Place the heavy cream in a medium bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder to the warm cream and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the instant coffee powder, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar.
- Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per serving (1/8 of the recipe)
- Fat: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy
- Intense chocolate flavor with a hint of coffee
- Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts
User Comments:
- "This icing is absolutely delicious! It's so rich and chocolatey, with just the right amount of coffee flavor."
- "My guests raved about this icing. It was the perfect finishing touch to my chocolate cake."
- "I'm not usually a fan of chocolate icing, but this one won me over. It's not too sweet and has a lovely smooth texture."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the heavy cream is warmed through before adding the chocolate chips to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
- If the icing is too thick, add a little more heavy cream.
- If the icing is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
- The icing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
