Bournville Chocolate Frosting: 7 Secrets To Getting It Smooth, Glossy & Rich

By Bhavana Verma

Chop the chocolate finely

For even texture and melting of chocolate, chop it finely and evenly.

Add Butter

Add some butter for melting chocolate to create a glossy effect.

Melt on Indirect Heat

Always melt chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler to make sure the chocolate doesn’t burn.

Melt on Low-Medium Temperature

Do not rush the process. Instead, melt chocolate slowly on low-medium heat.

Sift Icing Sugar

To make sure no lumps get through, sift the icing sugar before adding.

Add Corn Syrup or Honey

Honey and corn syrup help improve the glossiness and shine.

Whip it right

Avoid overwhipping and make sure to only whip it until soft peaks form