Cooked Fudge Frosting
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Cooked Fudge Frosting, a luscious, glossy topping that’s the perfect finish for cakes, brownies, or cupcakes. Made with rich unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy butter, and a splash of vanilla, this stovetop frosting delivers a deep chocolate flavor with a fudgy texture that sets beautifully as it cools. Ready in just 15 minutes, this frosting uses simple pantry staples and transforms them into a velvety masterpiece with a silky gloss. Whether you’re frosting a special occasion treat or turning an everyday bake into something extraordinary, this easy-to-make cooked chocolate frosting promises to impress. Serve your desserts with a memorable touch of homemade indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk together to incorporate the dry ingredients evenly.
Add the unsalted butter and whole milk to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Once it starts boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring for 5 to 7 minutes. The mixture should thicken and become smooth and glossy during this time.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Allow the frosting to cool for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a film from forming on the surface.
Once the frosting has cooled slightly but is still pourable, spread it evenly over your baked goods. It will set as it cools further, forming a fudgy consistency.
Let the frosting fully cool and set before slicing or serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
