Cake Frosting Fudge Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is fudge icing made of? ›

Combine chopped chocolate, butter, milk, and salt in a saucepan over low-heat. Stir frequently until chocolate and butter are completely melted and mixture is smooth. Remove chocolate mixture from the heat and pour into a large bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and whisk until icing is glossy and smooth.

Sift cocoa powder into vanilla frosting to turn it into chocolate. Add a generous pinch of finely ground espresso powder to chocolate frosting to help bring out even more chocolate flavor.

Creamy ingredients like Nutella, cream cheese, marshmallow creme, peanut butter or another nut butter will give the store-bought frosting tons of flavor with some additional smoothness. Mix in 1 cup of cream cheese or 1/2 cup of marshmallow creme or nut butter per can of frosting for a creamy delight.

Try a few drops of almond, orange, lemon, coffee, peppermint, rum, or even birthday cake extract. Color is another fun way to spruce up your frosting. A few drops of liquid food coloring go a long way in a vanilla frosting, and be sure to mix well.

As long as the frosting is covered or stored appropriately it is ok to be stored at room temperature for a couple of days. I recommend refrigerating it if you are not going to use it within 2-3 days as it does contain butter.

Dry/thick ingredients like cocoa powder, freeze dried fruit (powder,) and peanut butter will help thicken frosting, while vanilla and brown butter should be added sparingly to make sure it's the right texture. Storage Tips: Once you achieve the perfect consistency, store your frosting in an airtight container.

Although the two are made from similar ingredients, they'll wind up with different consistencies. Ganache might solidify slightly but will remain smooth as a filling or icing. Fudge, meanwhile, will be soft enough to easily bite into while being solid enough to hold its shape after it has time to set up.

Can you add cocoa to store-bought cream cheese frosting? Yes, empty the frosting into a bowl, and use a hand mixer to add unsweetened cocoa.

Dump your canned frosting into a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or into the bowl of an electric mixer and whip it up. Without even adding any other ingredients, this will aerate the frosting for a fluffier consistency.

Mix equal parts freshly whipped cream and frosting. You can substitute thawed whipped topping, but don't try this trick with canned whipped cream that will quickly deflate and turn into liquid. Unsweetened whipped cream can tone down overly sweet frosting. Butter.

Why is my chocolate fudge frosting so runny? ›

If you are making a chocolate frosting, adding more cocoa powder is a great option for thickening it. The technique is basically the same as if you were thickening with powdered sugar, but you want to use a smaller quantity of cocoa powder than icing sugar. Try adding just 1 to 2 teaspoon at a time.

But, there are ways to make it more interesting; one such way is to hit it with a shot of vinegar. Don't worry, the icing won't taste sour or like vinegar at all, but the acid will help balance out the sweetness, making it taste more pleasant. Even better, it will make the icing stronger and more durable.

Empty the canned frosting into a large mixing bowl. Whip the frosting using an electric mixer (either hand mixer or stand mixer) for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy and doubled in size. It's ready! Decorate twice as many cupcakes, cakes, and cookies with ease thanks to this canned frosting hack.

Making a glaze from canned frosting

The basic process is simple: scoop any flavor of canned frosting into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it on high for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring in between each interval until you achieve your desired consistency. For half a can of frosting, reduce the cooking time by half.

If your frosting is in the refrigerator, take it out and leave the unopened container or piping bag on the counter for at least one hour to let it soften and come close to room temperature. Transfer the frosting to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix it for about a minute to “re-fluff” it — good as new!