rocky road frosting

Name: Rocky Road Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cup(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate; 2 cup(s) mini marshmallows, divided; 1/4 cup(s) water; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/4 cup(s) walnuts

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karen dunn

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Updated on Jan 28, 2026

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Rocky Road Frosting on a chocolate cake.

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You could eat a bowl of this homemade rocky road frosting with a spoon. Rich and decadent, it's chunky, chewy, and very chocolatey. It tastes like creamy fudge. If you're not a fan of walnuts, you could substitute dry-roasted peanuts or even pecans, and it would be just as good. Use it to frost a chocolate cake or cupcake for a super-rich dessert.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 cup(s)

Ingredients

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups mini marshmallows, divided
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup walnuts

How To Make rocky road frosting

Step 1

In a 2 qt saucepan, combine the chocolate, half the marshmallows, water, and butter.

Step 2

Heat until blended, stirring constantly.
Step 3

Cool slightly. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Step 4

Beat until thick.
Step 5

Add remaining marshmallows. Add nuts if desired.
Step 6

Stir. Frosts top of one 9 x 13 cake.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 297 kcal, carbohydrates: 50 g, cholesterol: 15 mg, fat: 12 g, fiber: 1 g, protein: 2 g, saturated fat: 6 g, sodium: 59 mg, sugar: 44 g, unsaturated fat: 5 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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