How do I make a chocolate icing that is dark in color? I have seen pictures but don't know which type of icing the individuals are using. It looks fudge-like. Does anyone have any good recipes?

Have you tried using the Dutch process cocoa powder? It usually is darker.

Are you sure you aren't looking at pics of cakes covered in chocolate fondant?

this is one that i got from ladybug3! I love it! It was used on a autum themed cake in ladybug3 's pics and it looks great on the cake that it was used for and i got the recipe and tried it the other night and it turned out great! I am pretty sure you can add a little moer cocoa powder to get a darker look, it is worth a try! Good luck!

Choc BC

1/2 cup shortening
1 stick butter
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. clear vanilla
4 cups sifted icing sugar
3-4 tbsp. milk

you can also just use bown food colour! or more cocoa/chocolate.
xx

Candy...does that recipe crust??

I use Hersey's Special Dark Cocoa when I want the deep chocolate taste and color.