Chocolate Icing for Cakes

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1

   Melt the chocolate over very low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula until smooth.

2. 2

   Add the powdered sugar and butter, and continue stirring until everything has melted.

3. 3

   Remove the pan from heat and add the water one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition.

4. 4

   If the icing is not creamy enough, gently reheat it.

5. 5

   Let the icing cool to lukewarm—do not let it cool completely.

6. 6

   Using a flat spatula, spread a fairly thick layer of icing onto the cake.

7. 7

   Be careful to avoid fingerprints, as the icing will not harden completely.