Glossy Chocolate Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mixture will be thick and grainy.
3. 3
   Combine heavy cream, sour cream, and instant coffee in a large measuring cup, mixing until smooth.
4. 4
   Gradually add cream mixture to chocolate until blended and smooth. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth and hot to the touch, 6-8 minutes. Do not boil.
5. 5
   Off the heat, add vanilla. Cool icing at room temperature until spreadable, 2-3 hours.
6. 6
   Icing may be chilled ahead of time and warmed in microwave until spreadable. Heat on high at 20 second intervals stirring well after each interval.