Best 7 Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Icing Recipes

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Old fashioned chocolate fudge icing is a classic topping for cakes, brownies, and other desserts. Made with butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder, this rich and creamy frosting can be made in just a few minutes. With its decadent flavor and velvety texture, chocolate fudge icing will make any dessert taste extra special.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FUDGE ICING RECIPE



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Fudge Icing goes perfectly on so many desserts. Get this heirloom fudge icing recipe that is sure to become a family favorite.

Provided by Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups granulated sugar
3 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup salted butter, cut into cubes ((1 stick))
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, cocoa powder, and milk together in a large saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until large bubbles form and reaches a hard boil. Boil one minute at a hard boil. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
  • Beat with a wooden spoon until thick and smooth.
  • Pour over cake. It will harden as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED FUDGE CAKE



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This simple one-layer cake has a nice texture, cuts well, is moist and the frosting is fast and easy to make. -Mary Schillinger, Woodstock, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup boiling water
FROSTING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then egg white, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in water until smooth. Pour into a greased and floured 6-in. round baking pan., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips until smooth. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is a wonderful chocolate cake that was made in the olden days. It is absolutely delicious, yet simple.

Provided by Dodi Tomancak

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup buttermilk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter. Stir in 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Mix in the cooled cocoa mixture.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the cocoa buttermilk mixture. Stir until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Ice the cake with Buttermilk Pecan Icing while it's still warm.
  • For the icing: In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter with 4 tablespoons cocoa. Stir in 1/3 cup buttermilk, and heat until almost boiling. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt and pecans. Remove from heat. Mix well and pour over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 273.3 mg, Sugar 49.3 g

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING



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This is a very good recipe for chocolate fudge icing. Makes enough for 2-layer cake, one 13-by-9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups sugar (I use Splenda Blend)
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk (or use half-and-half )
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt, and stir or whisk to mix everything well.
  • Add the butter and place over medium heat, stirring to melt the butter and mix everything together into a smooth, brown sauce.
  • Add the milk, stir well, and bring the frosting to a boil, stirring often and adjust the heat to maintain an active but gentle boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • When the frosting begins to thicken, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla and set it aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Beat the frosting just until it thickens and looks shiny, and then spread it over the cake or the layers you want to ice.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.

Provided by BOOK_WORM

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
½ cup cocoa
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
  • Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
  • Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
  • Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH ICING



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A rich, decadent cake just like the cakes that my Grandma used to make. So chocolatey, that a little piece will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy! Be sure to use only *Unsweetened* Chocolate

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 -9x13 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee
1/3 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
12 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
powdered sugar, garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 350°.
  • CAKE:.
  • Butter a 9x13 cake pan with 1 tbs of butter and set aside.
  • Dissolve the coffee powder in the hot water and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, or on a piece of waxed paper, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the 8 tbs of butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream and mix well.
  • In 3 additions, add the flour mixture alternately with the eggs, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in the melted chocolate, dissolved coffee, and vanilla.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool on a large wire rack for about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully run a knife around the edges of cake, invert onto rack to cool completely.
  • ICING:.
  • Beat the room temperature butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • On low speed, beat in confectioner's sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time until smooth. Add the cooled chocolate and vanilla, mix well.
  • Slice the cake in half horizontally. Transfer the bottom, cut side up to a platter (I gently slide the top layer onto a cutting board until needed).
  • Spread about 1/2 of the icing over the cake, it will be a generous amount.
  • Top with the top half of the cake, cut side down.
  • Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar to garnish if desired.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of the icing. Use a semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Don't overcook the icing: Overcooking the icing will make it thick and grainy. Cook it just until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
  • Let the icing cool slightly before using: This will help prevent it from being too runny.
  • Store the icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned chocolate fudge icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a rich and decadent icing that will make your desserts even more special.

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