I am often on the hunt for the best frosting recipes to accompany my cakes and cupcakes. Yesterday was no exception. In celebration of Papi's 57th birthday, I made a marbled fudge cake and topped it with this chocolate fudge frosting. It was a hit. It's creamy and delicious and resembles the consistency of a ganache. Enjoy!
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Yields 12
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 pound confectioner's sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk, divided
METHOD:
1. Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave or in the top of a double boiler.
2. In a large bowl, combine the confectioner's sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the milk.
3. Blend the melted chocolate-butter mixture into the bowl with the confectioner's sugar and other ingredients.
4. If desired, add the remaining milk (a little at a time) until the desired consistency is achieved.
5. Let the frosting stand until spreadable. The frosting will thicken a bit as it cools.
