Cooked Fudge Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of this classic Southern Cooked Fudge Frosting! Perfect for saturating your favorite yellow cake, this frosting creates a moist and intensely chocolatey treat. Its easy-to-make recipe yields a creamy, firm topping that's simply irresistible. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 217.7 kcal
Protein 2g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cooked Fudge Frosting

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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How to Make Cooked Fudge Frosting

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar and ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk until smooth.
  3. Add 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) of unsalted butter.
  4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a rapid boil.
  6. Once boiling, continue to cook for exactly 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  8. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  9. Immediately place the saucepan in a bowl filled with ice water. Stir continuously until the frosting thickens to a spreadable consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  10. Poke holes all over a cooled 9x13 inch yellow cake using a toothpick, fork, or skewer. Pour the warm fudge frosting evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in completely. Let the cake cool completely before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

25g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cooked Fudge Frosting?

Cooked Fudge Frosting takes about 18 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 13 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cooked Fudge Frosting?

Cooked Fudge Frosting has approximately 217.7 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cooked Fudge Frosting?

The key ingredients for Cooked Fudge Frosting are Sugar, Cocoa, Milk, Butter, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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