Chocolate Almond Icing Recipe

I made this cake in celebration of the baptism of twins at our church a couple of weeks ago. What a sweet time of rejoicing!

First I completely iced it with a chocolate almond icing…

then using a 104 rose tip I made pink ‘ruffles’ on the sides.

The icing I used I made up as I went until it ‘felt right’. I didn’t know it would be such a huge hit at the reception. I think it was the combination of chocolate with the almond extract that gave it an unusual flavor. Several people asked me if it had raspberry in it.

So for the folks that have asked for the recipe here are the ingredients…give or take a little.

I used a basic chocolate cake box mix from the store.

Chocolate Almond Icing

Put in mixer and begin to mix on low:

2 sticks of butter (NOT margarine!!!)
2 pound bag of 10x sugar
1/2 – 3/4 cup of cocoa powder

Slowly add on medium speed:

About 1/4 cup water, added in a little at a time.
1 1/2 teaspoons of almond extract.

Mix until smooth and peaks begin to form. Do not over mix.

If it doesn’t seem smooth enough add more water, a very little bit at a time.

If it feels too soft to form peaks, add a little more 10x sugar.

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Titus 2:3 says that we are to be "...teachers of good things...". We believe that part of these good things are practical skills that we all need in every day life to care for our family and neighbors. One of our primary responsibilities as parents is equip our children with the skills and tools to one day be productive, well rounded adults. Children need to be exposed to many different areas of work. Not only should they know how to work, but they should want to work. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17