cooked chocolate fudge icing

(3 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Gail Welch
Carthage, TX

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.

(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cooked chocolate fudge icing

  • 3 c
    sugar, granulated
  • 3/4 c
    cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 3/4 c
    evaporated milk
  • 3/4 c
    margarine or butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract, optional

How To Make cooked chocolate fudge icing

  • 1
    Put all ingredients (except vanilla) in a heavy large saucepan.
  • 2
    Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Scrape sugar crystals off the sides of the pan.
  • 3
    Continue to cook (rolling boil) for 8 minutes; stirring constantly.
  • 4
    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, if desired. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Beat 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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