Best 2 Old Fashioned Fudge Frosting Recipes

Indulge in the comforting sweetness of old fashioned fudge frosting, a classic confection that has delighted generations with its rich, creamy texture and decadent chocolate flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this timeless frosting, ensuring a perfect topping for your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. With simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you'll be able to whip up this delectable frosting in no time, transforming your baked treats into irresistible masterpieces.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Frosting image

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

Ingredients

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 COOKED FUDGE FROSTING OR FUDGE..AWESOME

Old Fashioned Cooked Fudge Frosting or Fudge..awesome image

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

Ingredients

2 cups butter, this is a lb, 4 sticks
3/4 cup white Karo
13 ounces Carnation Evaporated Milk, undiluted
5 tablespoons hershey's cocoa
6 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring

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.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your frosting.
Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start. This will help it cream together with the sugar more easily.
Don't overbeat the frosting. Overbeating can make it grainy.
If the frosting is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or cream.
If the frosting is too thin, you can thicken it up by adding more powdered sugar.
Let the frosting cool completely before using it. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned fudge frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and creamy texture, old-fashioned fudge frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.