Plain Chocolate Icing

This icing must be made fresh and used immediately while hot. It cannot be successfully made ahead as it sets firm upon cooling and does not reheat smoothly. However, the chocolate can be scraped up to 1 day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Once applied to cake, the iced dessert can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate, as this will dull the glossy finish and cause condensation. The set icing should remain firm and non-sticky at room temperature.