Chocolate Fudge Frosting Recipe

A plate of chocolate cake with a sliced out piece
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  • 21 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins,
  • Cook: 1 mins
  • Yield: 2 Cups
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By Carroll Pellegrinelli

Updated 04/04/18

Are you looking for a rich and delicious chocolate frosting recipe to top your favorite cake? Check out this recipe for Chocolate Fudge Frosting. It goes great on Chocolate Fudge Cake. 

What You'll Need

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup milk

How to Make It

  • Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa.
  • Melt butter. Add butter and vanilla to sifted mixture. Stir.
  • Add milk to get desired spreading consistency. If more milk is required, add by tablespoon at a time.
  • Use Chocolate Fudge Frosting immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days or up to 3 months in the freezer. This makes 2 cups of frosting, enough for two 8- or 9-inch round cakes or one 9x13 pan.