cooked chocolate fudge icing
This icing is made with granulated suagar instead of confectioners. Back in the day when my husband and I were in school, the cafeteria served a chocolate cake with "hard" icing. You could literally break it off and eat it like (fudge) candy. It still had a soft texture though. My husband is always after me to make it. I've searched and searched and this recipe comes closest to what I remember. I found this one on Food.com but tweaked the directions to ensure that the icing sets right and added 1 tsp. vanilla as an option. Original recipe calls for margarine, I haven't tested it with butter.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar, granulated
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup margarine or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
How To Make cooked chocolate fudge icing
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Step 1Put all ingredients (except vanilla) in a heavy large saucepan.
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Step 2Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Scrape sugar crystals off the sides of the pan.
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Step 3Continue to cook (rolling boil) for 8 minutes; stirring constantly.
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Step 4Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, if desired. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
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Step 5Beat with spoon or mixer until frosting begins to thicken but is still POURABLE. Spread on cake. Work fast because icing begins to harden quickly. Allow to cool before serving.
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