Quick Fudge Frosting

Prep: 10 min Serves: 3 Cuisine: American

Rich and velvety, this quick fudge frosting delivers intense chocolate flavor with a smooth, creamy texture. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, it appeals to chocolate lovers seeking an easy, homemade frosting that thickens beautifully and stores well for later use.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 tablespoons soft butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl of a mixer, stir together powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt.
  2. Add boiling water, vanilla, and soft butter to the dry ingredients.
  3. Stir the mixture until combined, then beat until smooth and light.
  4. The frosting will seem thin at first but will thicken while beating.
  5. Use immediately or store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
  6. Before spreading, let soften at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

532 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 31.3g 40% DV
Carbs 43.5g 16% DV
Fiber 8.9g 32% DV
Sugar 28.1g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9715mg 100% DV
Potassium 684.3mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 41.8mg 3% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % 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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