Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Rich, creamy, and decadent homemade chocolate fudge frosting ready in 5 minutes – perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies.
Print Pin Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $6–8
Equipment
- 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
- 1 Large mixing bowl For beating frosting
- 1 Rubber spatula For folding
- 1 Measuring cups/spoons Standard set
- 1 Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
- 1 Wire cooling rack Optional for cakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
- 3 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder High-quality recommended
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream Adjust for consistency
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure vanilla
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips Melted & cooled
Instructions
- Cream butter until fluffy
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar
- Blend in cocoa powder & salt
- Add heavy cream slowly
- Mix in vanilla extract
- Stir in melted chocolate
- Whip until smooth & creamy
- Let frosting sit 10 mins
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 60g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg