Caroline's Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Name: Caroline's Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.75 cup milk

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This chocolate fudge frosting is perfect for cake or cupcakes, and it whips up quickly with this easy recipe! Makes enough to frost a 9-inch layer cake or 24 cupcakes.

Recipe by Carrie Reynolds

Updated on January 19, 2023

side view of a chocolate-frosted layer cake with a piped border

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 pound confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk

Directions

Place butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
Combine confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer and slowly blend in melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining 1/4 cup milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
Let stand until frosting thickens enough to spread, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258	Calories
12g	Fat
41g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 63mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 2g
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 84mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.