Homemade cooked fudge frosting, also sometimes known as "Fudge-Awesome", is a delightful and rich addition to cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. With a smooth, decadent texture and a luscious chocolate flavor, this frosting is sure to be a hit with any chocolate lover. If you're looking to make a special dessert that will impress your friends and family, this old-fashioned cooked fudge frosting is the perfect choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE
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
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 FUDGE CAKE
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
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.
OLD FASHIONED FUDGE
This recipe is for the good fudge. The one without nuts or creams. This fudge doesn't use any shortcuts either, so use a candy thermometer for best results.
Provided by JAYJOSE
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate
Time 45m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Mix in corn syrup, and milk until well blended. Add butter, and heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat, and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thick and loses its gloss. Stir in vanilla, and pour into a buttered 9x9 inch baking dish. Let cool until set. Cut into small squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 17.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
FUDGE FROSTING
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
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 COOKED FUDGE FROSTING OR FUDGE..AWESOME
Cook four minutes and it is a great frosting. Cook five minutes and it is Fudge. Great old fashioned cooked Fudge frosting. The kind your Grandmother probably made.
Provided by evegpt
Categories Candy
Time 9m
Yield 10 layers, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt margarine in large boiler on medium heat.
- Add Karo syrup, Carnation milk and Hershey's cocoa. Mix well and add sugar.
- With unit on High heat, bring to a full rolling boil (one you can not stir down). Reduce heat to medium-high and boil for 4 minutes by the clock.
- Remove from heat and beat with mixer on high until thick and creamy. Add vanilla.
- Spread between layers of cake and on top layer and sides. This will frost 10 layers.
- This recipe makes delicious fudge by cooking 5 minutes by the clock. Beat until thick and creamy. Add 2 cups chopped nuts. Pour into buttered pan and cut into squares when cool.
OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
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
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.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching.
- Stir the mixture constantly to prevent lumps.
- Use a candy thermometer to reach the correct temperature.
- Cool the fudge slightly before beating it to prevent it from becoming grainy.
- If the fudge becomes too thick, add a little milk.
- If the fudge becomes too thin, cook it for a few minutes longer.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned cooked fudge frosting 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 customized with different flavors and toppings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this frosting is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a frosting that is both delicious and easy to make, give old-fashioned cooked fudge frosting a try.
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