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Super Creamy Fudge Icing Recipe

Jessica Tran
This Super Creamy Fudge Icing is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for enhancing your cakes, brownies, and other desserts. With a rich chocolate flavor and a smooth, creamy texture, this icing is sure to become a favorite!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Equipment

  • Heavy saucepan: For melting and stirring ingredients.
  • Wooden spoon: For smooth stirring while cooking.
  • Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
  • Whisk: To ensure a smooth texture.
  • Spatula: For scraping every bit of the icing.
  • Mixing bowl: To combine ingredients before cooking.
  • Cooling rack: For cooling the icing evenly.

Ingredients
  

Chocolate

  • Amount: 8 oz
  • Notes: Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

Condensed milk

  • Amount: 1 cup
  • Notes: This will make the icing super creamy.

Unsalted butter

  • Amount: 1/2 cup
  • Notes: For a smooth texture.

Sugar

  • Amount: 1 cup
  • Notes: Adjust to taste for sweetness.

Salt

  • Amount: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Notes: Just a pinch to enhance flavors.

Vanilla extract

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon
  • Notes: Adds flavor depth.

Chocolate chips

  • Amount: 1/2 cup
  • Notes: For texture and added chocolate flavor.

Instructions
 

Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and measure them out.

    Melt the Butter and Chocolate: In a heavy saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat. Add chocolate pieces and stir gently until smooth.

      Add the Condensed Milk: Slowly pour in the condensed milk while continuously stirring until fully integrated.

        Mix in Sugar, Salt, and Vanilla: Add sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is silky and smooth.

          Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips to distribute them throughout the icing.

            Cool the Icing: Remove from heat and let the icing cool for a few minutes. It will thicken as it cools.

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              Notes

              Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften before use.
              Variations: Try different chocolates or add a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra kick!