Best 9 Easiest Best Fudge Frosting Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the easiest and most delicious fudge frosting you'll ever taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is designed to provide you with a foolproof method and step-by-step instructions. Indulge in the rich, creamy, and velvety texture of this frosting that will elevate any cake, cupcake, or dessert to the next level. Let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of making the easiest best fudge frosting that will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



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Provided by Joan Hayes

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 Tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
5 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa powder. Mixture will resemble a thick paste.
  • Transfer chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl. With mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar and milk, alternating the two. Reserve a few tablespoons of milk. If frosting is thick, add in remaining milk. Add vanilla extract.
  • Turn mixer to medium high speed and beat about 5 minutes, until frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Frost cake or cupcakes as desired.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE ICING



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Use this easy chocolate buttercream recipe for rich and smooth icing every time - ideal for finishing birthday, celebration or party cakes

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 25m

Yield Covers 1 x 20cm sponge cake (serves 12)

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g milk chocolate, chopped into small pieces
200g slightly salted butter, softened
400g icing sugar, sieved
4 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl, suspended over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir every now and then until melted. (Alternatively, melt in the microwave, stirring the chocolate every 20 secs so it doesn't burn.)
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and leave to cool a little. Meanwhile, put the butter and icing sugar in another large bowl and mash with a spatula to combine (this will prevent you covering the work surface in icing sugar), then whisk with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Sift in the cocoa and pour in the melted chocolate and milk, then mix again until smooth, and use to ice your chosen cake immediately. Will keep in the fridge for up to a week, but remove an hour before using to bring it back to room temperature, and beat well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

FUDGE FROSTING



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Just like fudge candy - only for a cake. Use a palette knife to make pretty swirls after spreading and that is the only decoration needed!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool 45 minutes.
  • Beat in vanilla and enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency.
  • Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

EASIEST BEST FUDGE FROSTING



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I found this recipe years ago, and it got rave reviews, but I lost it and have looked for it ever since. Only 3 ingredients, VERY simple, and it generously frosts a 13 X 9 pan of brownies or Cake. Works best when slightly warm. I usually use it on brownies, (but usually have a little left for on top of ice cream)....Feel free to experiment....You can use semi sweet, dark, or milk chocolate, and you can garnish the top with nuts etc, but move quickly before it sets up all the way and your garnish won't "stick". Onr try and you will be hooked on the simplicity and the great flavor!

Provided by The Jelly Room

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)

Steps:

  • In microwave safe bowl ,melt the chocolate chips until just melted 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir with a spatula or scraper. Stir in the butter. Let the mixture sit for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the can of sweeetened condensed milk and stir until smooth.
  • That's it! Frost the brownies or cake immediately as this mixture will set up and become more fudgey as it cools. If it cools too fast for you, place in the micrewave for 15 seconds to loosen it back up a bit.

FUDGE FROSTING



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Great fudge frosting for Chocolate Frosted Marshmallow Cookies.

Provided by Martha

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in small heavy saucepan over low heat; stir to blend.
  • Beat in powdered sugar. Beat in egg white and vanilla, adding a little water, if necessary, to make smooth, slightly soft frosting. Spoon over Chocolate Frosted Marshmallow Cookies cookies to cover marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 24.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

CAROLINE'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



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If you are looking for a good fudgy frosting for cake or cupcakes, this quick and easy recipe is the one you need.

Provided by Carrie Reynolds

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 pound confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Let stand until spreadable (frosting will thicken as it cools).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

EASY FUDGE FROSTING



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This silky fudge frosting is any chocolate lover's dream! The best part of this recipe is that is fuss-free for bakers of any skill level. All you need are simple ingredients and a mixer! Then get ready to swirl or pipe this luxurious frosting!

Provided by laurenhumphreys

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 6

~4 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened and cut into slices
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine powdered sugar and cocoa in a mixing bowl. Add the butter, boiling water, vanilla, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
  • Once thoroughly mixed, mix on high speed for about 2-3 minutes. Let cool for about 20 minutes or until your frosting is of desired consistency.
  • Rewhip with a mixer for a minute or two before spreading or piping on cake or cupcakes.

MOM'S FUDGE FROSTING



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I'm not sure where the original recipe comes from, but my mom gave me the BEST chocolate frosting recipe. Once you try this, I doubt you will ever use another. Seriously.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 batch of frosting

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Bring the butter, sugar and milk to a slow boil.
  • Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
  • Use to frost brownies, chocolate cake-- whatever your little heart desires!

BAKER'S® ONE BOWL FUDGE FROSTING



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Make a fudge frosting to turn the simplest cake or cupcakes into a special treat with our BAKER'S ONE BOWL Fudge Frosting! This sweet and chocolate fudge frosting is super simple to make and ready in just a few minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 3 cups or about 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool 5 min. or to room temperature.
  • Add sugar, butter and vanilla; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
  • Gradually add milk, beating until well blended. If frosting becomes too thick, beat in additional milk by teaspoonfuls until of desired spreading consistency. Use to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8505 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0.6813 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the frosting will be. Use real butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract.
  • Cook the frosting to the right temperature: The frosting should reach a temperature of 235°F (113°C). This will ensure that it is thick and creamy.
  • Let the frosting cool slightly before using: This will make it easier to spread and will help to prevent it from being too runny.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk: Stir in the milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit of powdered sugar: Stir in the powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
  • Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: Bring the frosting to room temperature before using.

Conclusion:

Fudge frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make the perfect fudge frosting every time. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this fudge frosting recipe is sure to impress. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy frosting, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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