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Sometimes, I secretly wish that I got a Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. So jealous of that Charlie. Fortunately, I have my own recipe for old-fashioned cocoa fudge frosting to transport me directly to chocolate paradise. It’s thick, rich, and very fudgy! Fudge frosting comes together by cooking some of the ingredients on the stovetop, then mixing it all together until it is thick, smooth, and absolutely divine. This icing is typically applied to desserts while still warm, because it starts to harden quickly once it begins to cool, just like fudge. When it is completely set on the dessert, it will develop a very thin and sugary crust, and will be moist and firm underneath. But my version is a little different… and even more decadent!
It stays soft and spreadable, so you don’t have to worry about scrambling to spread it on your dessert! Even though it does set slightly, it will still be rich and luscious, with no crust.
You can use it on so many sweet treats – use it to decorate cakes, like I did with this chocolate cake, or as a topping for brownies and cookies. Have fun looking through our recipes for desserts to see all of the delicious possibilities.
The Best Old-Fashioned Cocoa Fudge Icing
Massive chocolate craving? Make our easy recipe for smooth and rich old-fashioned cocoa fudge frosting to spread on your favorite desserts. Now on Foodal.
Servings Prep Time
3 cups5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
6 ounces unsalted butter room temperature
6 ounces cocoa powder unsweetened
4 ounces corn syrup
5 ounces water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound Powdered sugar sifted
Servings:
3 cups
Instructions
Blend the butter with the cocoa powder in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the corn syrup and mix until very thick and smooth. Scrape down the bowl.
Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. With the mixer running on low, gradually add the hot water into the butter mixture. Add vanilla and salt, and scrape down the bowl.
Add the powdered sugar a little at a time to the bowl and beat for 2 minutes on high speed, until the icing is completely smooth, glossy, and thick. You may not need all of the sugar.
Decorate as you wish!
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