Moms Fudge Frosting Recipes

THE BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa powder. Mixture will resemble a thick paste.
• Transfer chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl. With mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar and milk, alternating the two. Reserve a few tablespoons of milk. If frosting is thick, add in remaining milk. Add vanilla extract.
• Turn mixer to medium high speed and beat about 5 minutes, until frosting is smooth and creamy.
• Frost cake or cupcakes as desired.

FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter in small heavy saucepan over low heat; stir to blend.
• Beat in powdered sugar. Beat in egg white and vanilla, adding a little water, if necessary, to make smooth, slightly soft frosting. Spoon over Chocolate Frosted Marshmallow Cookies cookies to cover marshmallows.

FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool 45 minutes.
• Beat in vanilla and enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency.
• Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

MOM'S COOKED FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Cook sugar, syrup, chocolate and milk, stirring constantly to soft ball stage (232 degrees).
• Remove from heat.
• Add vanilla and butter, stirring until melted.
• Cool til lukewarm without stirring.
• When lukewarm, beat until creamy and thick enough to spread.

COOKED FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Mix sugar and cocoa together in saucepan. Stir in milk. Add butter. Cook over low heat and stir until butter melts. Continue to cook over low heat until mixture comes to a rapid boil. Cook 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Place pan in cold water and continue to stir until it begins to thicken. Pour over 9 x 13 cake in which holes have been punched with a toothpick, fork or skewer.

CLASSIC FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
• Combine sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla.
• Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, blending well together.
• Let stand, if necessary, until of spreading consistency, stirring occasionally.
• Spread quickly, adding a small amt of milk if frosting thickens.

CAROLINE'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
• Let stand until spreadable (frosting will thicken as it cools).