Easy Chocolate Icing

 
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This icing is creamed.  This means that a fat is mixed with sugar to create a smooth texture. The beater of electric or hand held mixer is used.  

INGREDIENTS

500 g unsalted butter (18oz)
1kg pure icing sugar
120g or 1 cup of full cream milk powder
75g Dutch processed cocoa (3 oz)

Water to thin down to desired consistency.
2 tsp vanilla extract

METHOD

  1. Sift icing sugar and cocoa together
  2. Beat the butter till its a smooth consistency on medium speed
  3. Turn mixer to lowest speed and add icing sugar mixture slowly.
  4. When sugar is well incorporated, add milk powder.
  5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  6. Turn beater to high and beat till icing is light and fluffy.
  7. Add water till desired consistency is reached.
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