Description
Chocolate royal icing is a smooth and glossy icing made with cocoa powder. It is perfect for decorating cakes and cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Add the lemon juice to the egg whites.
- Gradually mix the powdered sugar and cocoa mixture into the egg whites.
- Beat until the icing reaches a thick and glossy consistency.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store any leftover icing in a cool place.
- Adjust the consistency with water if necessary.
- Use food coloring for different shades.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate royal icing, icing, dessert decoration