Best 8 Moms Cooked Fudge Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Mom's Cooked Fudge Frosting, a classic homemade recipe that transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary masterpieces. This rich, creamy, and velvety frosting is a versatile culinary companion, perfectly complementing a wide range of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Its smooth texture and luscious flavor profile make it an instant favorite among frosting enthusiasts.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of Mom's Cooked Fudge Frosting recipes, each carefully crafted to suit different preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success.

Our featured recipes include:

* Classic Cooked Fudge Frosting: Experience the timeless goodness of this traditional recipe, made with simple ingredients like sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. This frosting is a true crowd-pleaser, adding a touch of nostalgia to your favorite desserts.

* Chocolate Fudge Frosting: Take your frosting game to the next level with this decadent chocolate variation. By adding melted chocolate to the classic recipe, you'll create a rich and indulgent frosting that will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lover.

* Peanut Butter Fudge Frosting: Combine the irresistible flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in this creamy and delectable frosting. The perfect topping for chocolate cupcakes or peanut butter cookies, this frosting is a delightful treat that will leave you craving more.

* Vanilla Fudge Frosting: Experience the simplicity and elegance of this classic vanilla frosting. Made with just a few ingredients, this versatile frosting is perfect for those who prefer a lighter and less decadent option. It pairs well with a variety of cakes and cupcakes, allowing the flavors of the cake to shine through.

With these recipes at your fingertips, you'll have the perfect frosting to elevate your desserts to new heights. Whether you're preparing a special occasion cake or simply craving a sweet treat, Mom's Cooked Fudge Frosting is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you with a smile.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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!

MOTHER'S FUDGE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup whole milk
Dash of salt
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Butter an 8 x 8-inch pan. Combine sugar, butter, milk, salt, and chocolate in medium saucepan. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until all ingredients melt and come to a boil. Do not scrape down the sides of the pan. Lower heat, insert candy thermometer, and let boil slowly without stirring for about 10 minutes or until soft ball forms when dropped in a cup of cold water (238 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove pan from heat and cool. Add vanilla. Beat steadily until fudge loses its gloss. Add nuts. Pour into pan. Cool for 20 minutes and cut into squares. Store in airtight container or wrap in tinfoil.

MOM'S CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Make and share this Mom's Chocolate Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tsuthers

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 2-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt cocoa and butter together.
  • Sift in powdered sugar.
  • Add milk to thin frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2634.6, Fat 95.1, SaturatedFat 60, Cholesterol 248.3, Sodium 675.9, Carbohydrate 459.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 444.9, Protein 4.1

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

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.

CREAMY FUDGE FROSTING



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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



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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

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the frosting from burning.
  • Cook the frosting over medium heat: This will help to prevent the frosting from scorching.
  • Stir the frosting constantly: This will help to prevent the frosting from curdling.
  • Add the butter a little at a time: This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming too greasy.
  • Beat the frosting until it is thick and creamy: This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it light and fluffy.
  • Let the frosting cool slightly before using it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and becoming runny.

Conclusion:

Mom's cooked fudge frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it rich and chocolatey or light and fluffy, Mom's cooked fudge frosting is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make frosting, give Mom's cooked fudge frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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