Dark Fudge Frosting

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Cuisine: American

Rich and fudgy, this dark frosting offers deep cocoa flavor, perfect for cakes and bars, appealing to chocolate lovers seeking a smooth, glossy finish.

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c. cocoa
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. soft butter
  • dash of salt

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt, and enough milk to achieve a rather stiff frosting consistency, then mix well.
  3. Heat the mixture on low for about 5 minutes while stirring continuously.
  4. Do not let the mixture boil.
  5. Use on cakes or bars once cooled slightly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

617 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.7g 43% DV
Carbs 58.6g 21% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 39.5g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9777mg 100% DV
Potassium 730.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 142mg 11% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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