Mama's Quicker Fudge Frosting Paula Deen

Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of "Mama's Quicker Fudge Frosting" by Paula Deen—a fuss-free recipe that brings homemade charm to your baked creations in just 15 minutes! This silky-smooth chocolate frosting combines pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and creamy butter, perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and salt for a flavor-packed finish. Whether spread warm for a glossy, bakery-style sheen or cooled for a thick and luscious texture, this quick-cook frosting is versatile and irresistible. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or even brownies, it delivers bold chocolate flavor with minimal effort, making it a must-have for your dessert repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup Butter
1 pound Powdered sugar
0.25 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and combined.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk. Allow the mixture to warm slightly but do not let it boil.

Step 4

Gradually add the powdered sugar, whisking constantly to achieve a smooth frosting consistency.

Step 5

Stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the frosting cool for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a crust from forming.

Step 7

Spread the warm frosting immediately over your cake or cupcakes for a glossy finish, or let it cool completely if you prefer a thicker, spreadable texture.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4043.9

Total Fat 218.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 531.9mg	0%
Sodium 1797.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 603.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 85.7g	0%
Total Sugars 453.2g
Protein 51.6g	0%

Vitamin D 62.7IU	0%
Calcium 414.1mg	0%
Iron 38.5mg	0%
Potassium 3783.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 52.6%