Description
Chocolate Fudge Frosting is a rich, creamy, and decadent frosting made with real cocoa powder, butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Its velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor enhance cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more, making desserts irresistible and unforgettable.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (high-quality preferred)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Cream the Butter Start by beating softened butter on medium speed until it’s light and fluffy. This step creates a smooth base for your frosting and ensures it whips up to the right consistency.
- Step 2: Combine Cocoa and Sugar Gradually sift in the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar to avoid lumps, then beat slowly at first to incorporate them evenly into the butter.
- Step 3: Add Cream and Vanilla Pour in heavy cream (or milk) and vanilla extract. Continue beating on high speed to incorporate air, creating a silky and spreadable frosting.
- Step 4: Adjust Consistency and Salt If the frosting feels too stiff, add cream tablespoon by tablespoon until smooth; sprinkle a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and elevate the chocolate flavor.
- Step 5: Whip Until Perfect Whip the frosting for 3-5 minutes until it becomes glossy and fluffy — ready to generously slather on your favorite desserts.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure a smooth texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and achieve a silky finish.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by adding powdered sugar bit by bit.
- Beat frosting long enough to incorporate air for a light, fluffy texture.
- Store frosting covered and chilled to maintain freshness and spreadability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing / Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg