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Fudge Frosting
This rich fudge frosting starts on the stovetop to build a deep chocolate flavor. Boiling cocoa, butter, and milk creates a glossy base that cools before blending with powdered sugar. The result is a thick, spreadable topping perfect for a classic layer cake or a batch of cupcakes. It sets up beautifully and brings a nostalgic, homemade touch to any dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 ½ to 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1Combine the granulated sugar and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan. Stir in the milk, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring frequently. Let it boil for 3 minutes with occasional stirring, then remove from the heat and let it cool for 45 minutes.
- 2Add the vanilla extract to the cooled chocolate mixture. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- 3Spread the finished frosting over a 13x9-inch sheet cake or use it to fill and frost a two-layer round cake.
- 4If using chilled leftover frosting, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften, then stir well before spreading.