Chocolate Fudge Frosting
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4.9
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Description
This Chocolate Fudge Frosting starts by melting chopped unsweetened chocolate with butter, whole milk, and a touch of salt over low heat. Once smooth, the mixture is combined with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whisked until glossy. Cooling the frosting thickens it to a spreadable and pipeable consistency, creating a finish that clings well to baked goods.
The flavor is intensely chocolatey, restrained by the absence of sweetened chocolate and balanced with the creaminess from butter and milk. The texture becomes thick and firm as it cools, providing a substantial coating without becoming grainy.
The frosting complements chocolate or vanilla cakes and cupcakes, adding a dense chocolate layer. Its rich nature makes it suitable for decadent desserts rather than light ones.
This frosting is best applied fresh, as it becomes too firm to work with after setting extensively. Though it can keep at room temperature for several days or be refrigerated and frozen, reheating to regain spreadability may be inconsistent.
Ingredients
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate coarsely chopped
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup milk whole
- ¼ heaping teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine chopped chocolate, butter, milk, and salt in a saucepan over low-heat.
- Stir frequently until chocolate and butter are completely melted and mixture is smooth.
- Remove chocolate mixture from the heat and pour into a large bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and whisk until icing is glossy and smooth.
- Allow the frosting to cool, stirring occasionally, until it is thick enough to spread or pipe over cake/cupcakes (how long this takes will vary greatly depending on many factors including how hot the chocolate mixture became, the temperature of your kitchen, etc.). The more you whisk the mixture the faster it will cool.
Notes
- Prepare the frosting close to serving time to maintain a workable texture.
- If the frosting becomes too firm, reheating may not reliably restore spreadability.
- Store frosted cakes at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerated for about a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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