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“The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother’s,” writes Melissa Wentz from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “I lighted it up, but it still has all of the original’s taste.”
This recipe is:
Healthy
Quick
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Analysis: 4 teaspoons equals 54 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 12 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Originally published as Glossy Chocolate Frosting in Light & Tasty February/March 2006, p49
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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by Sylvester90
This turned out runny when I made it. It made my cake soggy. I would not make it again.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by WJSymons
Wow! Great recipe for frosting especially when you're out of all the usual ingreds. I used arrowroot instead of cornstarch and it turned out beautifully.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2011 by kimmg83
Awesome recipe, super easy, comes out great every time. I use regular sugar because I'm not a splenda fan. Makes plenty of frosting, I always have at least 2-3 spoonfuls left over incase there are any touch ups needed or I'm having a chocolate craving! Tastes fabulous by itself and on anything else!
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2011 by mhafen
I hate to make frosting - but this is the easiest, most tasty, thick, rich frosting I've ever tried!
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by wvagirl1974
This frosting is amazing!!! It's more like a glaze. It's still amazingly awesome!
Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by lambasio
I loved the ease of this recipe, however I felt that there was too much cocoa. The baking cocoa taste was overpowering. I would suggest reducing the amount of cocoa, or possibly substituting melted chocolate chips.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by shondad1
So very good, so very quick, and so very easy (all with things I already had on hand). I made a couple of modifications though. Instead of sugar, I used the Splenda blend for baking and I used light butter instead of regular. It was very light and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe. I needed something light and low carb. This will definitely be my "go to" recipe for chocolate frosting. I will not buy store bought again (I didn't like it anyway and it is too high in fat). Thanks Melissa.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by emilykac
This frosting was easy to make and tasted great!
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by AngryGood
Eh, artificial sweeteners make you look and feel bloated. Since they don't get fully digested, they ferment in the gut and give you bloating, gas, and diarrhea. I'd rather use a sweetener like maple syrup. I saw some recipes that used tofu instead of butter and maple syrup instead of sugar. I wonder if Taste of Home has any?
Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2010 by betheab199@aol.com
This frosting is awesome! Not only is it pretty, thick and glossy on the cake, it has a silky dark chocolate flavor. I also like that it isn't mostly fat like so many frostings are.I made it with sugar, but I would like to try the sugar substitute. I will definitely be making this one again!
This frosting is awesome! Not only is it pretty, thick and glossy on the cake, it has a silky dark chocolate flavor. I also like that it isn't mostly fat like so many frostings are.
I made it with sugar, but I would like to try the sugar substitute. I will definitely be making this one again!
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