Caroline's Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Caroline's Chocolate Fudge Frosting
35 min.
12
260kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with Caroline's Chocolate Fudge Frosting, a decadent treat that will elevate any dessert to new heights! This rich and creamy frosting is perfect for slathering on cakes, cupcakes, or even brownies, making it a versatile addition to your baking repertoire. With its luscious chocolate flavor and velvety texture, it's sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering.

What makes this frosting even more appealing is that it is both vegetarian and gluten-free, allowing everyone to enjoy its delightful taste without worry. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 12 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat for yourself. Each serving contains 260 calories, so you can indulge without feeling guilty.

The combination of butter, confectioners' sugar, and unsweetened chocolate creates a rich flavor profile that is perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla. Whether you choose to melt the chocolate in the microwave or use a double boiler, the process is simple and straightforward, allowing even novice bakers to achieve professional results. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a frosting that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • pound powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • ounce baker's chocolate unsweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • double boiler
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture.
  2. Add remaining milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
  3. Let stand until spreadable (frosting will thicken as it cools).

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein2.17%
Fat38.82%
Carbs59.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.33
Glycemic Load
0.27
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.4013043745704%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.56mg
Epicatechin
10.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.99kcal
13%
Fat:11.87g
18.26%
Saturated Fat:7.44g
46.49%
Carbohydrates:40.58g
13.53%
Net Carbohydrates:39.4g
14.33%
Sugar:37.79g
41.99%
Cholesterol:22.17mg
7.39%
Sodium:69.08mg
3%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Caffeine:5.67mg
1.89%
Protein:1.5g
2.99%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.89%
Copper:0.23mg
11.6%
Iron:1.26mg
6.99%
Magnesium:25.21mg
6.3%
Vitamin A:261.07IU
5.22%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.05%
Fiber:1.18g
4.71%
Phosphorus:46.03mg
4.6%
Calcium:28.58mg
2.86%
Potassium:84.97mg
2.43%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.28%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.7%
Selenium:1.19µg
1.69%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.64%
Vitamin K:1.4µg
1.33%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.3%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%
Source:Allrecipes