This chocolate fudge frosting is one of my favourite frostings of all time! It’s so rich and creamy, and best of all, is super easy to make!
What can I use fudge frosting for?
This frosting can be used to ice so many different types of cakes and cupcakes! Some of my favourites include vanilla, banana and chocolate cakes! You can also use it as a filling for macarons.
What is the shelf life?
You can keep the frosting stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) cream - heavy cream, whipping cream
- 1¼ cup (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate - I use 50% dark chocolate
- ½ cup (113 g) butter - unsalted
- ½ cup (85 g) icing/powdered sugar - sifted
- ¼ tsp instant coffee powder
- ¼ tsp salt - omit if using salted butter
- 2 tsp cocoa powder - unsweetened, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla essence/extract
Instructions
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and add in the cream. Heat until you begin to see little bubbles forming around the edges of the pan. The cream shouldn't be boiling.
- Turn the heat to low and add in the cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and continue to gently stir until all the solid ingredients are melted and you have a very smooth mixture.
- Strain the mixture into a heat proof bowl to get rid of any lumps (this step is optional), and then cover the top with cling wrap so that the cling wrap is directly touching the top of the frosting. This will prevent a skin from forming as it cools down.
- Let the mixture cool completely (about 45 minutes) before using.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only as they are automatically calculated by a third party application. Actual values may differ based on brands and types of products used.
154 Comments
Hi, can we use non dairy whipping cream?
Hi MK, thank you so much for this frosting recipe. It’s one one the easiest and most delicious I’ve ever tasted. Thank you so much
Yay! So happy to hear you loved the frosting Yolander 😀
I have been looking for this type of chocolate frosting recipe. It is fudgy just like what I get from the bakery. My granddaughter will love this on her birthday cake.
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Yay! So happy to hear that Johna 😀
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Can I use this frosting in buttercream dam for a tiered wedding cake?
Will it hold well outside refrigerator at 30°C?
Wassalaam Sehrish! 🙂
Yes that should work fine if you’re using a stable buttercream on the outside and for creating the dam. I would recommend letting the fudge frosting firm up a bit in the fridge before placing it on the cake as the chocolate will firm up and make the frosting more stable 🙂
What is instant coffee powder? Is it just coffee grounds finely grounded??
Hi there! Instant coffee powder isn’t the same as regular coffee grounds 😊 It’s coffee that’s already brewed and then dried into granules, so it dissolves easily in liquids without brewing. Hope that helps and hope you enjoy the recipe! 😊
Can this be whipped for a fluffy filler ??
Hi Tammy! Yes once the frosting is set you should be able to whip it 🙂
Hope you enjoy the recipe!
I’ve tried a lot of chocolate frostings over the years because it’s my family’s favorite frosting. I have to say, hands down this is the absolute best frosting I’ve ever made. Thank you for sharing. It’s amazing! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Aww this makes me so so happy to hear Kate! So glad you and your family loved the frosting 🙂
Can I pour this over a Bundt cake instead of letting it cool for 45 minutes?
Hi Jenny! Yes that could totally work, you may just want to let it thicken slightly (so its more like a thick glaze) then you can pour it over the bundt cake 🙂
Enjoy!
so rich, gooey, and delicious, exactly what I was craving! I poured it straight from the stovetop and it was perfect
Yay! So glad you loved it Elle 😀