Quick Fudge Icing

This chocolate fudge icing that hardens requires just a few ingredients to make. It's easy and quick, and a good chocolate icing for cakes, brownies, or cookies.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 1438.4 kcal

Equipment

1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan Essential for even heat distribution and preventing scorching.
1 Whisk For constant stirring and vigorous beating.
1 Set of Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate ingredient measurement.

Ingredients

Main

1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup milk
5 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine sugar, milk, shortening, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add vanilla; beat until frosting is creamy and thick.

Notes

1. Achieving a true 'rolling boil' and maintaining constant stirring for the full two minutes is paramount. This ensures the sugar fully dissolves and prevents scorching, which can lead to a grainy texture or burnt flavor.2. The beating process off the heat is critical for developing the icing's creamy, thick consistency and for it to set properly. Beat vigorously until it transitions from a glossy liquid to a duller, thicker fudge-like state. If it sets too quickly, gently warm it over a double boiler to re-liquefy, or add a tiny splash of warm milk.3. For best results, be ready to apply the icing immediately once it reaches the desired thickness, as it hardens quite rapidly.