Description
A rich and smooth chocolate royal icing perfect for decorating cakes and cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar and cocoa mixture to the egg whites.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Mix until the icing is smooth and glossy.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- This icing hardens quickly, so work fast when decorating.
- Adjust the consistency with water if needed.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate royal icing, icing, chocolate icing, cake decoration, cookie decoration