Mom's Fudge Frosting
Rich, velvety, and irresistibly chocolatey, Mom’s Fudge Frosting is a timeless recipe that brings homemade comfort to any dessert. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, this luscious frosting comes together in just 15 minutes. Whisked to smooth perfection and infused with pure vanilla extract, it delivers a deep cocoa flavor balanced with a hint of creaminess from whole milk. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or brownies, this frosting spreads like a dream and thickens as it cools for the ultimate fudgy texture. Ideal for bakers seeking an easy, crowd-pleasing chocolate frosting, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
Step 2
Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and free of lumps.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the whole milk. Stir continuously to create a smooth and creamy mixture.
Step 4
Return the saucepan to low heat and continually stir the frosting mixture for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Be careful not to overheat or scorch.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract and salt, mixing until well combined.
Step 6
Allow the frosting to cool slightly before spreading it onto cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts. It will thicken as it cools, making it easy to spread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (982.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3431.5 |
| Total Fat 133.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 262.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 658.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 654.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 85.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 509.7g | |
| Protein 52.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 464.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 38.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3840.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories