Cocoa Fudge Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the decadent richness of this classic Cocoa Fudge Sauce, a recreation of Hershey's 1934 recipe! This thick, intensely chocolatey hot fudge sauce is surprisingly easy to make and delivers unparalleled flavor. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or brownies – prepare for a chocolate lover's dream!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1479.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cocoa Fudge Sauce

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How to Make Cocoa Fudge Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  2. Add 1/2 cup light corn syrup and 1 cup milk to the saucepan. Whisk vigorously until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until melted and fully incorporated.
  5. Let the sauce cool slightly to your desired consistency before serving. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

63 g

Sugar

785g

Fat

86g

Carbs

102g