Fudge Icing Recipe
This Fudge Icing Recipe is pure magic! Rich, velvety, and quick to make, it transforms any dessert into an indulgent treat.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Heatproof bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup butter salted, cubed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Build Fudge Icing Recipe Step by Step
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk them together until fully incorporated, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Pour in the whole milk and add the cubed butter to the dry mixture. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Continuously stir the mixture until the butter has melted completely and the sugar dissolves, about 5-7 minutes.
- Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Allow it to boil for 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, mixing it well into the hot fudge icing.
- Let the icing cool in the saucepan for about 10-15 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Pour into a heatproof bowl to speed cooling if desired. Once spreadable, apply it generously over your baked goods.
Notes
- Stir continuously during cooking to avoid grainy texture.
- Add more milk tablespoon by tablespoon if icing is too thick.
- Store leftover icing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze icing for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before use.
- Reheat gently over low heat while stirring to restore smoothness.