Glossy Chocolate Icing

1. 1

   Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat

2. 2

   Stir in sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mixture will be thick and grainy.

3. 3

   Combine heavy cream, sour cream, and instant coffee in a large measuring cup, mixing until smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add cream mixture to chocolate until blended and smooth. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth and hot to the touch, 6-8 minutes. Do not boil.

5. 5

   Off the heat, add vanilla. Cool icing at room temperature until spreadable, 2-3 hours.

6. 6

   Icing may be chilled ahead of time and warmed in microwave until spreadable. Heat on high at 20 second intervals stirring well after each interval.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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