Best 14 Moms Fudgy Frosting Recipes

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Preparing a delectable and indulgent dessert can be a delightful experience, especially when creating a luscious and creamy chocolate frosting that elevates any cake or treat to a heavenly level. With so many variations of chocolate frosting recipes, it can be challenging to find one that captures the essence of a truly fudgy and delectable topping. This article aims to guide you through a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind achieving the perfect fudgy frosting. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the techniques that create a smooth, rich, and unforgettable frosting, we will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

MAMA'S QUICKER FUDGE FROSTING (PAULA DEEN)



Mama's Quicker Fudge Frosting (Paula Deen) image

Make and share this Mama's Quicker Fudge Frosting (Paula Deen) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 1 layer cake or 8-12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/3 cup milk
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa, and milk; bring to a boil.
  • Add sugar and vanilla; beat well until smooth.
  • Note: If frosting becomes too stiff, add 1 drop of water at a time to desired consistency.
  • Frost cake and sprinkle on nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2702.4, Fat 97, SaturatedFat 60.2, Cholesterol 255.4, Sodium 698.5, Carbohydrate 465.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 444.7, Protein 6.6

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!

MOM'S COOKED FUDGE FROSTING



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Mom always cooked each of us our favorite cake on our birthday. My little brother's favorite was 4 layer yellow cake with this cooked fudge icing. The only icing I can cook that turns out right every time. My brother liked it so it was slightly hard when done. I love it that way too. I have used this on Boston Cream Pie as well.

Provided by For JTs Grandma

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 squares chocolate
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook sugar, syrup, chocolate and milk, stirring constantly to soft ball stage (232 degrees).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add vanilla and butter, stirring until melted.
  • Cool til lukewarm without stirring.
  • When lukewarm, beat until creamy and thick enough to spread.

MOM'S FUDGY FROSTING



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This is my Mom's frosting that she always made to go with her brownies, cupcakes, or cakes. She also used it to fill between graham crackers as a treat for all the kids.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup margarine (1/2 stick) or 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 dashes salt
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, melt the margarine and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add milk, vanilla and salt and remove from heat.
  • Stir in powdered sugar to make a rather stiff frosting.
  • Beat until lumps disappear and frosting is smooth. You may have to use a small additional amount of milk.
  • Return pan to stove, heat over low heat stirring constantly until frosting is lukewarm. This makes the frosting more liquid and easier to spread on brownies or cakes.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



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Use this frosting to make our Chocolate Spice Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon corn syrup

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Place chocolate chips in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until roughly chopped.
  • Combine cream, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted.
  • With the motor running, pour cream mixture through the feed tube of the food processor; process until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer frosting to a bowl; set over the ice bath. Stir every 10 minutes, until frosting is thick and spreadable, about 1 1/2 hours.

FROSTED FUDGE BROWNIES



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A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. -Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in cocoa; cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk for the frosting to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

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

CREAMY FUDGE FROSTING



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For every occasion that calls for chocolate frosting, keep this fudgy recipe close by. With just five ingredients from the pantry, you've got magic in minutes. -Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter in a metal bowl over barely simmering water. Stir until smooth., Place milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender; cover and process 1 minute to dissolve sugar. Add warm chocolate mixture; cover and process just until mixture thickens to desired consistency, about 30 seconds. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



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Another recipe from my grandma. I still remember making this with her as a little girl. Rich and creamy!

Provided by startnover

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 batch of frosting

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Put first three ingredients in a sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil, while stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add chips.
  • With a wire whip beat until creamy and cooled.
  • Add chopped pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2141.5, Fat 111, SaturatedFat 68.1, Cholesterol 164, Sodium 567.2, Carbohydrate 311.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 291.2, Protein 10.3

MOM'S BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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A smooth creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion. This is an old recipe from the 1940's.

Provided by Adora Marchi

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan mix the flour and the milk and cook over low heat until it forms a smooth paste with no lumps. Place in refrigerator and let cool completely.
  • With an electric mixer beat the shortening, butter or margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cooled flour paste and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Use to frost any cooled cake. Makes enough to frost one 9x13 inch sheet cake or two 8 or 9 inch layer cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CHOCOLATE FUDGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Easy and creamy chocolate fudge frosting. Tastes heavenly. Use on cooled devil's food cake for a death by chocolate experience.

Provided by Debra Steward

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
¼ cup shortening
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup hot fudge topping
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream together the butter or margarine with the shortening.
  • Sift the cocoa with the confectioners' sugar and add to the creamed mixture. Mix together adding 1 tablespoon at a time of milk to keep mixture smooth. Don't add more than 1/4 cup of milk.
  • Add the hot fudge topping and the vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 95.3 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

HOT FUDGE FROSTING



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This fudgy frosting will keep for two weeks in the refrigerator.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan on very low heat, carefully melt the chocolate and butter, stirring constantly. Add the corn syrup, sugar, and milk. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until the mixture becomes a candy-like, gooey fudge. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let chill to spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 38.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

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

Tips:

  • To make the fudgiest frosting possible, use a combination of dark chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Don't overbeat the frosting, or it will become stiff and grainy.
  • For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you want a thinner frosting, add a little bit of milk or cream until you reach the desired consistency.
  • To make the frosting ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to use the frosting, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before stirring and using.

Conclusion:

Fudgy frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts, from cakes and cupcakes to cookies and brownies. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a frosting that will make your desserts extra special, give fudgy frosting a try.

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