Fudge Frosting
 
 
Makes about 1½ cups
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • 1½ tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2½ cups plus ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cream, butter, cocoa, espresso powder, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in confectioners’ sugar until melted and mixture is smooth and glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Use immediately.
Notes
KITCHEN TIP
If you have a kitchen thermometer, you can shoot for a doneness temperature between 180° and 190° for fudgy brownies.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/brownie-mix-fudge-brownies/