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Grandma Pearl's Flaky Chocolate Icing

Grandma Pearl's Flaky Chocolate Icing is an old-fashioned family favorite that will have you licking your lips! This delicious recipe combines creamy chocolate and light, flaky layers of icing to create a dessert that's both sweet and crunchy. It's the perfect way to top off any special occasion cak...
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Grandma Pearl's Flaky Chocolate Icing
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
3 SERVINGS
Whole Milk
7 tbsp whole milk
Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup cocoa powder
Shortening
2 tbsp shortening
Sugar
1 1/2 cups sugar
Vanilla
1 tsp vanilla
Yellow Cake Mix
1 box yellow cake mix
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Butter
2 tbsp butter
Directions
8 STEPS
View Directions on Southern Plate
Health Info
Macros
229g
CARBS
24g
FAT
9g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I make icing without powdered sugar?
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