Description
Rich chocolate lovers discover pure bliss with this classic chocolate fudge icing recipe, a silky smooth spread perfect for elevating cakes and cupcakes. Creamy chocolate goodness awaits you, promising delectable indulgence in every luscious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) milk chocolate, chopped
- 200 grams (7 ounces) slightly salted butter
- 400 grams (14 ounces) icing sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate using a double-boiler method, stirring continuously until perfectly smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Cream softened butter in a spacious mixing bowl, gradually incorporating sifted powdered sugar. Whip until the mixture becomes light and airy with a pillowy texture.
- Blend cocoa powder and milk into the slightly cooled melted chocolate, whisking until fully integrated and consistent in color and texture.
- Gradually fold the chocolate mixture into the butter-sugar base, mixing with an electric mixer on medium speed until the icing achieves a silky, uniform consistency with no visible streaks.
- For optimal spreading or piping, use the icing immediately while at room temperature. If not using right away, cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days, allowing it to return to room temperature before application.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate from burning by using a double boiler or low, gentle heat when melting to maintain silky smooth texture.
- Create lighter version by using low-fat butter or replacing some butter with Greek yogurt for reduced calorie count.
- Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency – less milk makes thicker icing perfect for piping, more milk creates spreadable glaze for cake coating.
- Store icing in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week, allowing it to soften at room temperature before reusing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg