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Old Fashioned Fudge Icing

Old Fashioned Fudge Icing is the perfect topping for cakes and brownies. It’s rich, smooth, and incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Fudge, Icing
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, and cocoa powder.
  • Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from heat and gradually stir in the powdered sugar until fully mixed and glossy.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour over your favorite cake or brownies while the icing is still warm. Let it set before serving.

Notes

If you have leftover icing, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat slightly before using again.