Best Moms Fudge Frosting Recipes

THE BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa powder. Mixture will resemble a thick paste.
• Transfer chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl. With mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar and milk, alternating the two. Reserve a few tablespoons of milk. If frosting is thick, add in remaining milk. Add vanilla extract.
• Turn mixer to medium high speed and beat about 5 minutes, until frosting is smooth and creamy.
• Frost cake or cupcakes as desired.

CLASSIC FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
• Combine sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla.
• Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, blending well together.
• Let stand, if necessary, until of spreading consistency, stirring occasionally.
• Spread quickly, adding a small amt of milk if frosting thickens.

CREAMY FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter in a metal bowl over barely simmering water. Stir until smooth., Place milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender; cover and process 1 minute to dissolve sugar. Add warm chocolate mixture; cover and process just until mixture thickens to desired consistency, about 30 seconds. Store in refrigerator.

CAROLINE'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
• Let stand until spreadable (frosting will thicken as it cools).

MOM'S FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Bring the butter, sugar and milk to a slow boil.
• Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
• Use to frost brownies, chocolate cake-- whatever your little heart desires!

MOM'S COOKED FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Cook sugar, syrup, chocolate and milk, stirring constantly to soft ball stage (232 degrees).
• Remove from heat.
• Add vanilla and butter, stirring until melted.
• Cool til lukewarm without stirring.
• When lukewarm, beat until creamy and thick enough to spread.

MOTHER'S FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter an 8 x 8-inch pan. Combine sugar, butter, milk, salt, and chocolate in medium saucepan. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until all ingredients melt and come to a boil. Do not scrape down the sides of the pan. Lower heat, insert candy thermometer, and let boil slowly without stirring for about 10 minutes or until soft ball forms when dropped in a cup of cold water (238 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove pan from heat and cool. Add vanilla. Beat steadily until fudge loses its gloss. Add nuts. Pour into pan. Cool for 20 minutes and cut into squares. Store in airtight container or wrap in tinfoil.

FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except vanilla in sauce pan.
• Stir over low heat until chocolate and shortening melt.
• Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and beat until lukewarm.
• Add vanilla.
• Beat until looks ready to spread.
• Use to frost my Fudge Cake or your favorite chocolate cake recipe!

FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool 45 minutes.
• Beat in vanilla and enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency.
• Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.

MOM'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• 1. Mix ingredients well and bring to a rolling boil.
• 2. Boil 1 minute and remove from heat. (If making fudge, boil for 5 minutes)
• 3. Add vanilla.
• 4. Beat until thick enough to spread.

FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butter in small heavy saucepan over low heat; stir to blend.
• Beat in powdered sugar. Beat in egg white and vanilla, adding a little water, if necessary, to make smooth, slightly soft frosting. Spoon over Chocolate Frosted Marshmallow Cookies cookies to cover marshmallows.