Mary Berry Chocolate Fudge Icing Recipe
Chocolate fudge icing is a smooth and luscious frosting made with butter, cocoa powder, icing sugar, and a touch of milk. Mary Berry’s recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey richness, making it ideal for decorating cakes, cupcakes, or brownies.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
- Butter: 50g (3.5 tablespoons), softened.
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons.
- Icing sugar: 225g (1¾ cups), sifted.
- Milk: 2-3 tablespoons.
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon (optional).
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the butter
In a medium mixing bowl, melt the softened butter gently in the microwave or over a double boiler until just melted.
Step 2: Add cocoa powder
Stir the cocoa powder into the melted butter until smooth and glossy. Ensure there are no lumps.
Step 3: Mix in the icing sugar
Gradually sift in the icing sugar, whisking continuously to avoid clumps. The mixture will start to thicken as the sugar combines with the butter and cocoa.
Step 4: Adjust consistency
Add the milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the icing reaches your desired consistency. It should be thick enough to hold its shape but smooth enough to spread or pipe easily. Stir in the vanilla extract if using.
Step 5: Use immediately
Spread or pipe the icing onto your cooled cake, cupcakes, or brownies. Work quickly, as the icing will set as it cools.