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Chocolate fudge frosting piped onto chocolate cupcakes, with powdered sugar being sprinkled over them.

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted and cooled

Instructions
 

  • Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
    Beating softened butter in a stand mixer for Chocolate Fudge Frosting.
  • Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder, about 1/2 cup at a time. Beat after each addition until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
    Mixing powdered sugar and cocoa powder for chocolate fudge frosting.
  • Add the salt, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is light, smooth, and well combined, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Fold in the melted and cooled chocolate chips using a spatula. Mix gently just until the frosting is evenly blended and glossy.
  • Check the consistency. If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar. Stir after each addition just until smooth and spreadable.
  • Use right away or cover and refrigerate.
    Piping chocolate fudge frosting onto a chocolate cupcake.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 28mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Chocolate Fudge Frosting
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