4 Ingredient Quick Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Your new favorite frosting recipe, AKA this chocolate fudge frosting, is made with only four ingredients and can be ready in just 3 minutes! Made with cocoa powder, butter, powdered sugar, and cream, this easy icing is the perfect topping to chocolate fudge cupcakes or any chocolate dessert that you want to take to the next level. Get ready for this frosting to be your new obsession!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, 113g
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural 70 g
- 4 cups powdered sugar, 460g
- ½ cup heavy cream, 4 oz
Instructions
- In a microwavable safe medium bowl, melt the butter 30 seconds at a time until melted.
- Add the ⅔ cup cocoa and whisk until smooth making sure there are no lumps. The butter should completely melt the cocoa powder.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer.
- Sift 4 cups of powdered sugar and add to the bowl. Add the ½ cup heavy cream.
- Attach the whisk attachment and mix on low speed for 30 seconds until the mixture is combined.
- Raise the speed up to medium high and whip for 30 seconds.
- Frost on top of your favorite cupcakes or cake
Notes
Make sure to sift the cocoa powder to ensure there are no lumps.
Storage and freezing
Storing: Store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Take it out and let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to soften up. You might need to lightly whisk or use the mixture to whip it slightly to bring it back to life. Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months. Freeze in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Make sure to remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. When you're ready to use the frosting, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, give it a quick whisk to smooth it out.Yield
This chocolate frosting recipe makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes generously with piping bags or 24 with just a knife. Or enough to fill and frost a 2-layer 8” cake or a 9x13 sheet cake.Serving: 1portion, Calories: 268kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 85mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 39g, Vitamin A: 382IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg
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