Best 3 Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Icing Recipes

Indulge in a delightful journey through the world of chocolate fudge icing, a classic confection that elevates cakes, cupcakes, and desserts to new heights of flavor and decadence. This versatile icing, with its smooth, creamy texture and rich chocolate taste, is a staple in many kitchens, and for good reason. In this article, we present a collection of old-fashioned chocolate fudge icing recipes that capture the essence of this timeless classic while offering unique variations to suit every palate. From the traditional dark chocolate fudge icing to lighter, milk chocolate versions and even a luscious white chocolate rendition, these recipes provide a range of options to satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where chocolate takes center stage, transforming your baked creations into irresistible treats.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge image

This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.

Provided by BOOK_WORM

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
½ cup cocoa
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

ONE MINUTE CHOCOLATE ICING

One Minute Chocolate Icing image

This is a boiled fudge-like icing

Provided by Sandy

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, butter and vanilla. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Using an electric mixer, beat icing for 3 minutes, or until mixture cools and thickens to spreading consistency. Spread onto completely cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 17 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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use good quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the frosting will be. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 50%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature: This will help them to blend together smoothly and create a light and fluffy frosting.
Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating can make the frosting grainy and stiff. Beat it just until it is light and fluffy, and no longer grainy.
Chill the frosting before using: This will help it to set properly and make it easier to spread.
If the frosting is too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk or cream.
If the frosting is too thin, you can thicken it up by adding a little more powdered sugar.
Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned chocolate fudge icing 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 decadent or light and fluffy, there is an old-fashioned chocolate fudge icing recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a classic frosting recipe, give old-fashioned chocolate fudge icing a try. You won't be disappointed!