Rich, silky, and smooth, this fudge frosting is the ultimate treat! Whether you use semisweet, dark, milk, or white chocolate, it’s guaranteed to be the best you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (452 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup (84 g) cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (226 g) light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces (340 g) semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or using a handheld electric mixer, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until creamy and pale, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cocoa powder and 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar. Beat on low speed until most of the sugar is moistened, then increase to medium speed and beat until fully combined.
- Add the remaining confectioners’ sugar and beat on medium-low speed until incorporated.
- Mix in the corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue beating until fully combined.
- Add the melted and slightly cooled chocolate and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Notes
- You can use semisweet, dark, milk, or white chocolate for this frosting. Be sure to use chopped baking bars instead of chocolate chips.
- Ensure the melted chocolate is cool to the touch before adding it to the frosting. Warm chocolate can cause the buttercream to curdle or become too loose.
Make-Ahead Tips
- The frosting can be prepared 1 day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow it to come to room temperature and re-whip before use.
- You can freeze the frosting for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, then bring it to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- Cakes or cupcakes topped with this fudge frosting can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Alternatively, store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons)
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
- Sodium: 21 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 23 g
