Description
Massive chocolate craving? Make our easy recipe for smooth and rich old-fashioned cocoa fudge frosting to spread on your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces, 170.1 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/3 cup (110 g) corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (118 g) water
- 2 teaspoons (8.67 g) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.85 g) salt
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
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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.
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Bring the water to a boil in a small pot, or heat in the microwave until boiling in a heatproof bowl. With the mixer running on low, gradually add the hot water into the butter mixture. Add the vanilla and salt, and scrape down the bowl.
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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.
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Decorate as you wish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixer
- Cuisine: Dessert
Keywords: cocoa, fudge, frosting, chocolate