Chocolate-Raspberry Icing

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups fresh raspberries
• 0.67 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar , or more as needed
• 0.5 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder , or more to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring raspberries, white sugar, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Strain; cool 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add confectioners' sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder; whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust flavorings as needed.

3. 3

   Beat with a whisk for a thick and creamy icing. Cool before using.