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A bowl of rich chocolate fudge frosting with a wooden handled spreader, a bowl of multi colored sprinkles, measuring spoons, and pastry tips.

Ultra Rich and Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Skip the tub of store-bought frosting and make this dark chocolate fudge frosting instead. A double-dose of chocolate in the form of chocolate chips and cocoa powder plus salted butter and a pinch of salt ensure that this frosting recipe doesn't land in the "too-sweet" category like most icings do. It's got the perfect silky smooth texture for spreading onto your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
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Course: Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Standing Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3.25 cups
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Equipment

  • whisk
  • dry measuring cups
  • liquid measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • medium saucepan
  • electric hand mixer
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1¾ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine the butter, heavy cream, and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat and cook until smooth and creamy, whisking constantly.
  • Remove from the pan from the heat and transfer the mixture into a large bowl. Whisk or beat in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  • Let the frosting stand until thickened, stirring occasionally. Or, refrigerate for about 20 minutes until spreadable.