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Perfect Chocolate Royal Icing For Football Cakes


  • Author: Grace Riley
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Description

Chocolate Royal Icing is the key to transforming your cakes into football-themed masterpieces. Perfectly balanced with rich cocoa flavor and a glossy finish, this icing will elevate any sports celebration, whether it’s a birthday or game day gathering. With just a few ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll create stunning decorations that are not only visually appealing but also delicious. Impress your guests by piping intricate designs on cookies or cakes that capture the excitement of the game!


Ingredients

Scale

4 cups powdered sugar

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 large egg whites or 2 tablespoons meringue powder + water

3 tablespoons warm water (adjust as needed)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract


Instructions

Prepare your workstation and gather all ingredients.

Sift powdered sugar and cocoa together in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites (or reconstituted meringue powder) with vanilla until frothy.

Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry, mixing until smooth.

Adjust consistency with water or more powdered sugar as needed.

Fill piping bags and decorate cakes or cookies as desired.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without altering consistency.

Store leftover icing in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Protein: 0g