Chocolate-Raspberry Icing

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups fresh raspberries
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar, or more as needed
• 0.5 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder, or more to taste

Steps

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. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder; whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust flavorings as needed.
3. Beat with a whisk for a thick and creamy icing. Cool before using.