Best 20 Fudge Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a decadent journey of flavors with our comprehensive collection of fudge frosting recipes. From classic chocolate to peanut butter and cookies and cream, we have a frosting for every craving. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and expert tips will guide you towards creating a luscious and velvety frosting that elevates any dessert to new heights. Discover the art of frosting and transform your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into irresistible masterpieces.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CAROLINE'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



Caroline's Chocolate Fudge Frosting image

If you are looking for a good fudgy frosting for cake or cupcakes, this quick and easy recipe is the one you need.

Provided by Carrie Reynolds

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 pound confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Let stand until spreadable (frosting will thicken as it cools).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

FUDGE FROSTING



Fudge Frosting image

Just like fudge candy - only for a cake. Use a palette knife to make pretty swirls after spreading and that is the only decoration needed!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool 45 minutes.
  • Beat in vanilla and enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency.
  • Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Frosting image

This is a very good recipe for chocolate fudge icing. Makes enough for 2-layer cake, one 13-by-9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups sugar (I use Splenda Blend)
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk (or use half-and-half )
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt, and stir or whisk to mix everything well.
  • Add the butter and place over medium heat, stirring to melt the butter and mix everything together into a smooth, brown sauce.
  • Add the milk, stir well, and bring the frosting to a boil, stirring often and adjust the heat to maintain an active but gentle boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • When the frosting begins to thicken, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla and set it aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Beat the frosting just until it thickens and looks shiny, and then spread it over the cake or the layers you want to ice.

CREAMY FUDGE FROSTING



Creamy Fudge Frosting image

For every occasion that calls for chocolate frosting, keep this fudgy recipe close by. With just five ingredients from the pantry, you've got magic in minutes. -Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in a metal bowl over barely simmering water. Stir until smooth., Place milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender; cover and process 1 minute to dissolve sugar. Add warm chocolate mixture; cover and process just until mixture thickens to desired consistency, about 30 seconds. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

FUDGE FROSTING



Fudge Frosting image

Great fudge frosting for Chocolate Frosted Marshmallow Cookies.

Provided by Martha

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in small heavy saucepan over low heat; stir to blend.
  • Beat in powdered sugar. Beat in egg white and vanilla, adding a little water, if necessary, to make smooth, slightly soft frosting. Spoon over Chocolate Frosted Marshmallow Cookies cookies to cover marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 24.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

DOUBLE FUDGE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Double Fudge Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

21/2 cups all-purpose flour
11/2 cups good cocoa powder
21/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
3 tablespoons brewed coffee
24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
M&M's candy for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars on high speed until light, approximately 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla and mix well. Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee. On low speed, add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture alternately in thirds, beginning with the buttermilk mixture and ending with the flour mixture. Mix the batter only until blended.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the center of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool to room temperature before frosting.
  • Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted. Off the heat, add the corn syrup and vanilla and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the chocolate mixture and softened butter on medium speed for a few minutes, until it's thickened.
  • Spread the frosting evenly on the cake. Have the children decorate the cake with M&M's.

OLD FASHIONED COOKED FUDGE FROSTING OR FUDGE..AWESOME



Old Fashioned Cooked Fudge Frosting or Fudge..awesome image

Cook four minutes and it is a great frosting. Cook five minutes and it is Fudge. Great old fashioned cooked Fudge frosting. The kind your Grandmother probably made.

Provided by evegpt

Categories     Candy

Time 9m

Yield 10 layers, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, this is a lb, 4 sticks
3/4 cup white Karo
13 ounces Carnation Evaporated Milk, undiluted
5 tablespoons hershey's cocoa
6 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in large boiler on medium heat.
  • Add Karo syrup, Carnation milk and Hershey's cocoa. Mix well and add sugar.
  • With unit on High heat, bring to a full rolling boil (one you can not stir down). Reduce heat to medium-high and boil for 4 minutes by the clock.
  • Remove from heat and beat with mixer on high until thick and creamy. Add vanilla.
  • Spread between layers of cake and on top layer and sides. This will frost 10 layers.
  • This recipe makes delicious fudge by cooking 5 minutes by the clock. Beat until thick and creamy. Add 2 cups chopped nuts. Pour into buttered pan and cut into squares when cool.

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting image

Get ready for cake that's a chocolate powerhouse and discover why it's called the best!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or three 8-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake rectangle 40 to 45 minutes, rounds 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, mix all frosting ingredients except vanilla. Heat to rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Place saucepan in bowl of ice and water. Beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable; stir in vanilla. Frost rectangle or fill and frost layers with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

CHOCOLATE FUDGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Chocolate Fudge Buttercream Frosting image

Easy and creamy chocolate fudge frosting. Tastes heavenly. Use on cooled devil's food cake for a death by chocolate experience.

Provided by Debra Steward

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
¼ cup shortening
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup hot fudge topping
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream together the butter or margarine with the shortening.
  • Sift the cocoa with the confectioners' sugar and add to the creamed mixture. Mix together adding 1 tablespoon at a time of milk to keep mixture smooth. Don't add more than 1/4 cup of milk.
  • Add the hot fudge topping and the vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 95.3 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

CANADIAN MAPLE WALNUT LAYER CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting image

This never fails to please; walnut and maple syrup sponge cakes, which are frosted and sandwiched together with maple fudge frosting/icing, divine! This is NOT a light airy-fairy sponge cake, as it is made with soft brown sugar to enhance the fudge and maple flavours - and it needs to be fairly robust to hold the walnuts in the cake mixture. It is however, a soft pudding type cake with lots of texture and an amazing taste. Of course this can be made with excellent maple syrup from the USA, but I have called it a Canadian cake, as the maple syrup and maple extract was sent to me by a kind Zaar friend in Canada. The cake is baked in two cake tins; the two cakes can then be cut in two again, making a three-layer cake, (four pieces of cake = three layers) it depends on how high they rise. If you do make a three-layer cake, you may need a little more fudge frosting and filling. This cake keeps very well in an airtight container or tin for up to a week. The cake can also be frozen before icing and frosting - defrost it overnight, then assemble and ice the cake when fully defrosted. Pecans can also be used in place of walnuts - but I prefer the taste of walnuts with the maple syrup.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 Maple walnut Cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces butter, softened
6 ounces soft brown sugar
8 ounces self raising flour
3 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ounces walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 ounces butter
4 ounces soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold strong coffee
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk
1 -2 tablespoon maple extract, to taste
8 ounces icing sugar
chopped walnuts, for the filing (optional)
walnuts, halves for decoration

Steps:

  • You will need two 8" (20cms) cake tins; greased and lined with baking paper. Pre-heat oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light, fluffy and pale golden brown - this is essential to make the mixture light and aids the cake to rise. It can take up to 15 minutes by hand or 5 to 10 minutes by hand-held mixer!
  • Add the baking powder to the flour, and the milk and maple syrup to the beaten eggs.
  • Gently fold in a large spoon of flour, followed by a spoon of egg mixture - mix gently but thoroughly between each addition of flour and egg mixture. Continue to add, fold and mix until the flour and the egg mixture is finished. If the mixture is a little stiff, add some more milk.
  • Add the chopped walnuts and gently mix through the cake mixture evenly. You should have a fairly stiff consistency that drops easily.
  • Put the cake mixture equally in to the prepared cake tins, smoothing slightly on top, with a slight indent in the middle, then bake for between 25 and 35 minutes in a pre-heated oven. Different ovens vary; these cakes normally take 30 minutes to bake in my oven. (They are cooked when they are well-risen, golden brown and when a wooden skewer comes out clean after being inserted into the middle of the cake.).
  • Allow them to cook in the tins for 5 minutes, before carefully taking them out of the tins and allowing them to cool completely on a wire cooling tray/rack.
  • While the cakes are cooling, make the fudge frosting/icing. Place all of the ingredients, except the icing sugar, into a saucepan and gently them all together until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool slightly and then add the icing sugar, beating to a smooth and glossy finish.
  • Place one of the cakes on to a serving plate or tray, if you wish, you can cut each cake in half to make a multi layer cake. Spread some of the frosting/icing on top of the cake and scatter some chopped walnuts over the top if using. Place the other cake on top and pour the remaining fudge frosting/icing over the top of the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides. Decorate the top of the cake with walnut halves.
  • Serve cut into slices - this cake makes about 8 to 10 slices. Preparation time includes the time to make the fudge frosting/icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.4, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 148.7, Sodium 273.9, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 67.8, Protein 7.5

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH SALTED CARAMEL FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE FILLING



Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting and Chocolate Fudge Filling image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon salted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon Madagascar vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
4 cups powdered sugar
2 pounds plus 1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup salted butter, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 1/4 cups shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
3 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 1/2 cups buttercream base frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup salted caramel

Steps:

  • For the chocolate cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 24-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • Cream the granulated sugar, butter and oil in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fluffy. Add the vanilla and blend well. Sift the flour, baking soda and sea salt and gradually add to the sugar mixture, alternating with the milk.
  • Whisk the cocoa and water until smooth in a small bowl. Add to the mixture and continue beating until well blended.
  • Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with batter. Bake the cupcakes until baked through the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and cool on wire racks.
  • For the chocolate fudge filling: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk the cocoa and water until smooth in a separate bowl. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the butter until blended and smooth. Whisk in the powdered sugar until fluffy. Yield: 2 cups.
  • For the buttercream base frosting: Whip the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and sea salt with a whisk attachment on low until smooth and creamy. Add the butter one slice at a time until well blended. Add the shortening and blend well. Whip on high until the mixture doubles, 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 8 cups.
  • For the salted caramel: Combine 1/4 cup room temperature water and the granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Boil without stirring, until the mixture is approximately 325 degrees F and a deep amber color, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove the caramel from the heat and whisk in the cream. The caramel will bubble violently. Once smooth, stir in the butter and fine sea salt. Transfer the caramel to a heat safe container and allow cooling for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 1/2 cups.
  • For the salted caramel frosting: Whip 2 1/2 cups buttercream base frosting, the powdered sugar and 1/2 cup salted caramel with a whisk attachment until fluffy. Yield: 3 cups.
  • Once the cupcakes are cool, cut out the center of each cupcake and fill with the chocolate fudge filling. Top each cupcake with the salted caramel frosting.

MOCHA FUDGE BROWNIES FROSTING



Mocha Fudge Brownies Frosting image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 square of unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tablespoons softened butter
4 tablespoons coffee

Steps:

  • In bowl combine sugar and butter. In microwave melt chocolate. Slowly add chocolate and coffee to butter mixture. Stir to combine. Spread onto cooled brownies.

BANANA CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



Banana Cake with Fudge Frosting image

Homemade cake and frosting? It doesn't get any better!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk until smooth. Stir in bananas. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup granulated sugar and the cocoa. Stir in milk, 1/4 cup butter and the corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoom vanilla with spoon until smooth and spreadable. Spread Fudge Frosting on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

MOCHA FUDGE FROSTING (PAULA DEEN)



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This is a recipe, which goes over her Chocolate-Mocha Cake that was in her Comfort Food Magazine issue. Looks and sounds so yummy!!! Posting each one separately, here is the cake recipe,

Provided by diner524

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons strong coffee (freshly brewed)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped (5 - 1 oz squares)
1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
2 tablespoons butter flavor shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cream, coffee, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chocolate, shortening, and salt, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
  • Let frosting stand, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until cooled to room temperature and thickened. Use immediately.

CLASSIC FUDGE FROSTING



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Make and share this Classic Fudge Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 unsweetened chocolate squares
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 dash salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
  • Combine sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla.
  • Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, blending well together.
  • Let stand, if necessary, until of spreading consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread quickly, adding a small amt of milk if frosting thickens.

MOM'S FUDGE FROSTING



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I'm not sure where the original recipe comes from, but my mom gave me the BEST chocolate frosting recipe. Once you try this, I doubt you will ever use another. Seriously.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 batch of frosting

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Bring the butter, sugar and milk to a slow boil.
  • Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
  • Use to frost brownies, chocolate cake-- whatever your little heart desires!

FUDGE FROSTING



Fudge Frosting image

Categories     Sauce     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Winter     Birthday     Party     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup half and half
4 teaspoons instant coffee powder
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine butter, 3/4 cup sugar, half and half and coffee powder in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar and coffee powder dissolve and mixture simmers. Remove from heat. Add both chocolates; whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture into large bowl. Sift in powdered sugar and cinnamon; whisk to blend. Press plastic onto surface of frosting. Chill just until firm enough to spread, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.

EASIEST BEST FUDGE FROSTING



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I found this recipe years ago, and it got rave reviews, but I lost it and have looked for it ever since. Only 3 ingredients, VERY simple, and it generously frosts a 13 X 9 pan of brownies or Cake. Works best when slightly warm. I usually use it on brownies, (but usually have a little left for on top of ice cream)....Feel free to experiment....You can use semi sweet, dark, or milk chocolate, and you can garnish the top with nuts etc, but move quickly before it sets up all the way and your garnish won't "stick". Onr try and you will be hooked on the simplicity and the great flavor!

Provided by The Jelly Room

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)

Steps:

  • In microwave safe bowl ,melt the chocolate chips until just melted 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir with a spatula or scraper. Stir in the butter. Let the mixture sit for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the can of sweeetened condensed milk and stir until smooth.
  • That's it! Frost the brownies or cake immediately as this mixture will set up and become more fudgey as it cools. If it cools too fast for you, place in the micrewave for 15 seconds to loosen it back up a bit.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE FROSTING



Chocolate Fudge Cake With Butterscotch Fudge Frosting image

My father-in-law is a baker for a bakery in our home state of New Jersey and claims (with a mysterious twinkle in his eyes) that this is HIS recipe! However, it seems to be the same cake my grandmother has been making since my mother was a little girl...HMMM... Whatever the case, this is real comfort food, especially if you go all the way and make the fudge sauce. It's something that both my grandmother AND father-in-law do:) *Cook and prep times are for all 3 recipes combined.*

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup granulated sugar, plus
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar or 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (optional)
2 cups granulated sugar (optional)
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 pinch salt (optional)

Steps:

  • CAKE: Melt the chocolate with 1/3 cup water; stir until smooth.
  • Remove pan from heat; let cool until lukewarm.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Grease an 8 1/4x4 1/2" loaf pan; line the bottom with waxed paper.
  • Put the sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until well blended.
  • (The mixture WON'T be creamy.) Add 1 egg; beat until creamy, pale, and fluffy.
  • Add the other egg.
  • Reduce mixer speed to medium and beat in 1/2 the flour, then 1/2 the milk.
  • Beat in the remaining flour and milk, then the chocolate, until blended.
  • Scrape batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes.
  • Loosen edges from sides of pan; invert onto a wire rack and peel off the waxed paper.
  • Turn right side up and cool completely.
  • MAKE THE FROSTING: Melt the chocolate with the brown sugar and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until smooth.
  • Remove pan from heat; add the butter, vanilla, and salt and stir until the butter has melted.
  • With an electric mixer on low speed, beat in 1 cup of the powdered sugar.
  • Increase the speed to high and beat for 1-2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in the remaining powdered sugar.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat the frosting for 1 minute longer.
  • ASSEMBLE THE CAKE: Cut the cake in 2 layers.
  • Spread 1/2 the frosting on the bottom layer, replace the top, and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides.
  • Serve as is, or with a scoop of ice cream and a generous portion of fudge sauce.
  • MAKE THE FUDGE SAUCE: (OPTIONAL).
  • Bring the evaporated milk and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring often to dissolve the sugar.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Add the chocolate, vanilla, and salt and let stand for 5 minutes until the chocolate melts.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on high speed (be careful--the chocolate will spatter at first) until smooth and thick, about 3 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

FUDGE FROSTING



Fudge Frosting image

This frosting uses flour to thicken it and keep it together, rather than the cooked protein structure of egg whites (Classic Butter Cream and 7 Minute Frosting), or the strong bond between butter and air (Classic Butter Cream and Quick Vanilla Butter Cream). After making all four frosting recipes, we've done most types except a Swiss Buttercream which is similar to a 7 minute, where you heat the egg whites with sugar, but for not as long and then you add creamed butter to it. There are also ganache frostings which start with melted chocolate and blend liquids into it like cream, corn syrup, vanilla, etc., and are never whipped, to make a shiny more dense chocolate frosting. There's also cream cheese frostings where you beat the cream cheese until very fluffy and add ingredients for sweetness and flavor.

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Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield frosting for 1 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

Steps:

  • Put the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes, whisking often. Strain and cool to room temperature.
  • Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and very fluffy. Add the cooled thickened milk and mix until smooth. Drizzle in the melted chocolate and continue whipping until well blended.

Tips:

  • To make the frosting extra creamy, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
  • To make the frosting less sweet, use less sugar.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
  • If you want a frosting that is easy to spread, warm it up slightly in the microwave.
  • To make the frosting more stable, add a pinch of salt.
  • For a fun twist, add a few drops of food coloring or flavor extract.
  • Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Bring the frosting to room temperature before using.

Conclusion:

Fudge frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect fudge frosting that will take your desserts to the next level.

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