Chocolate Fudge Frosting Recipe
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4.1
Chocolate Fudge Frosting Recipe
Description
This frosting starts by combining powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, softened butter, hot milk, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt using a mixer to achieve a uniform, creamy base. Melted bittersweet chocolate is then incorporated for a deeper chocolate flavor and fudge-like richness. After mixing, the frosting is allowed to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to thicken to the ideal spreading consistency.
The result is a chocolate frosting that is smooth and easy to spread but holds shape well on cakes or cupcakes. The inclusion of bittersweet chocolate adds complexity beyond standard cocoa, and the salt enhances overall flavor balance. This frosting pairs well with chocolate or vanilla baked goods.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 8 tablespoon butter softened, unsalted
- ¼ cup milk microwave for 30 seconds, hot
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate melted, or dark chocolate
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, butter, hot water, vanilla and salt. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute until fully combined.
- Add the melted chocolate, beating until fully mixed.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to let it thicken.
- Frost your cake or cupcakes using an offset spatula.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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