Description
Easy Chocolate Fudge Frosting is a quick stovetop recipe that yields a rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey topping perfect for cakes, brownies, and cupcakes. With a smooth, spreadable texture and classic fudge flavor, it’s a foolproof way to elevate any dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup whole milk or heavy cream (plus more as needed)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely.
- Stir in cocoa powder until fully combined and smooth.
- Remove from heat, then whisk in milk or cream and vanilla.
- Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth and lump-free.
- Adjust consistency by adding more milk (for thinner) or powdered sugar (for thicker).
- Cool slightly until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Spread over cooled cake, brownies, or cupcakes while still slightly warm.
Notes
For deeper flavor, add 1 tsp instant espresso powder.For extra richness, stir in chocolate chips at the end.This frosting firms up as it cools, developing a soft fudge-like texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
