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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Servings: 3.25 cups
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.