Boiled chocolate icing old fashioned

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. salt Melt 1 stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat add the sugar, milk, and cocoa Stir and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly Stir in the vanilla and salt Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for a few minutes. Let the mixture rest for a couple of minutes and beat again for a few minutes until…

There’s something special about old-fashioned recipes. They bring back memories of warm kitchens, family gatherings, and the comforting flavors that have stood the test of time. One such timeless dessert is the Old-Fashioned Butter Cake with Boiled Chocolate Icing. This cake is not only rich and buttery but also topped with a delicious layer of smooth, chocolaty goodness, making it a crowd-pleaser at any event.

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This very old recipe for fudge icing will raise your favorite brownies, sheet or bundt cake to the next level. It's a bit tricky at first and takes some practice, but please give this recipe a try if you are a chocolate lover. Pay attention to the timing during boiling and beating and the weather conditions (it will take longer to set up in hot,humid weather). Also, don't get discouraged if your first attempts don't turn out perfectly. Making candy (and this is a candy,basically) takes some…

This very old recipe for fudge icing will raise your favorite brownies, sheet or bundt cake to the next level. It's a bit tricky at first and takes some practice, but please give this recipe a try if you are a chocolate lover. Pay attention to the timing during boiling and beating and the weather conditions (it will take longer to set up in hot,humid weather). Also, don't get discouraged if your first attempts don't turn out perfectly. Making candy (and this is a candy,basically) takes some…