Chocolate Cream Icing
by Mrs. Alim
Smooth and glossy - perfect for a shiny cake finish.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp boiling water
- 7–8 tbsp icing sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp ground cashew nuts
- ½ tbsp sugar syrup
- 2 drops almond essence
- Green food colour (optional)
Method
- Melt the butter and mix in the cocoa powder.
- Add the boiling water and stir until smooth.
- Mix in the icing sugar, salt, ground cashew nuts, sugar syrup, almond essence, and food colour (if using).
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour over the cake and spread evenly for a shiny finish.