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.

I was honored when my dear friend Maggie recently asked for my baking assistance; she wanted to conquer her grandmother’s celebrated chocolate cake recipe and thought I might be able to help. Although it is a beloved family favorite, not a single relative has been successful in their attempts to recreate it. I was (overly) confident in my abilities and gladly accepted the challenge. Little did I know how much of a challenge it would turn out to be. What resulted is five (count that, five!

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Put all ingredients (except vanilla) in a heavy large saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Scrape sugar crystals off the sides of the pan....

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