Easy Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Indulge your sweet tooth with this Easy Chocolate Fudge Frosting—a decadent, homemade treat that’s as simple to make as it is delicious. With its rich blend of unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and velvety heavy cream, this frosting achieves the perfect balance of creamy texture and bold chocolate flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this luscious recipe is sweetened with powdered sugar and enhanced by a hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt for depth. Whether you're icing cakes, cupcakes, or brownies, this quick and versatile frosting spreads beautifully and delivers that irresistible fudge-like finish. Perfect for any occasion, this chocolate frosting is sure to become your go-to for elevating your desserts to the next level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until it is fully liquified but not browned. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
Once the butter is melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Using a handheld or stand mixer on low speed, beat in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, alternating with small additions of heavy cream. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and has reached your desired frosting consistency.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, then beat the frosting on medium speed for 1-2 minutes to ensure it is well blended and fluffy.
If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. If it’s too thin, beat in more powdered sugar as needed.
Allow the frosting to cool completely before spreading it onto your cake or cupcakes for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.0 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.3 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 636 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 590.8 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.3 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 474.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 2766 mg | 59% | |
*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.
