Fudge Frosting Recipe Only 3 Ingredients

Chocolate Fudge Frosting only 3 ingredients

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This Fudge Frosting recipe is a simple and quick 3-ingredient recipe. It's perfect for chocolate lovers. You'll just need chocolate, cream, and confectioner's sugar. It's a deliciously smooth frosting and is great for cakes and cupcakes.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings 8" Cake

Calories 1733kcal

Author Fay

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

200 g (1 ⅐ cups) dark chocolate or milk chocolate
100 ml (6 ¾ tablespoon) heavy cream
50 g (6 ¼ tablespoon) powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation: Begin by chopping the chocolate into small, uniform pieces if it's not already in chip form. This will help it melt more evenly.
Melting Process: Place a medium-sized pan on the stove over low to medium heat. Add the chopped chocolate, cream and powdered sugar to the pan.
Mixing: Gently stir the mixture as it begins to warm up. The key is to combine them smoothly without letting the chocolate burn. Keep the heat low enough to prevent this. Continue stirring to ensure the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Cooling Down: After everything has melted and come together into a uniform, glossy mixture, remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the frosting to a bowl.
Thickening: Allow the frosting to cool completely at room temperature. Once it's cooled, place the bowl in the refrigerator. This will help the frosting thicken to the desired consistency. Refrigeration time can vary, so check occasionally until it reaches the thickness you prefer.
Final Stirring: Before using the frosting, give it a good stir with a spoon. This will smooth out any firmness that developed during refrigeration and make it easier to spread.
Usage: Your fudge frosting is now ready to use! It's perfect for spreading on cakes, cupcakes, or even as a filling for sandwiches or other sweet treats. You have enough frosting to cover a single-layer 8" cake.

NOTES

Chocolate Quality: The better the quality of the chocolate, the better the flavor of your frosting. Choose a chocolate that you enjoy eating on its own.

Consistency Adjustments: If your frosting is too thick or too thin after refrigeration, you can adjust its consistency. For a thinner frosting, gently warm it and add a bit more cream. For a thicker frosting, allow it to chill longer in the refrigerator.

Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetness to your liking. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, reduce the amount of confectioner's sugar, or choose a darker chocolate with a higher cocoa content.

Storing Tips: The frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months. Always store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

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