Chocolate FUDGE FROSTING! SUPER EASY, insanely good, rich and creamy chocolate frosting

RECIPE: cakesbymk.com/recipe/chocolat...
In this video I'll be showing you how to make the best chocolate fudge frosting of all time! It's so so easy to put together, and is so rich and creamy and fudgy that you'll be eating the frosting with your spoon! This chocolate frosting goes perfectly with cakes and cupcakes and is great for piping too!
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INGREDIENTS LIST:
- 113g (1/2 cup) heavy cream/whipping cream
- 200g (1¼ cup) 50% dark chocolate
- 113g (1/2 cup) butter*
- 85g (1/2 cup) powdered/icing sugar
- 0.5g (1/4 tsp) instant coffee powder
- 1g (1/4 tsp) salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 5g (2 tsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4g (1 tsp) vanilla essence/extract
*Salted and unsalted butter will both work fine
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[@brittanysoza4351]

The only baking recipes I trust are yours! They are perfect every time

[@Buzzinga248]

Hi MK, that looks amazing . This weekend I baked your vanilla cake for my granddaughter’s birthday, there was not even a crumb left over, I had so many compliments. I feel that you may get a lot more subscribers because they loved it.

[@rachelb4911]

This looks like the fudgy recipe I've been searching for. I will definitely be trying. Most chocolate recipes are fine, but I've been looking for something fudgier. This channel is really one of the best baking channels! I've learned some useful little tricks and the content is always interesting. When I open KZbin and see a new video it always feels like it was made specifically for me lol!

[@iqramughal7038]

Simply wow Searching for this since long time Thank you

[@harshas7265]

It’s such a simple and delicious icing, thanks!

[@margierosado585]

This frosting is the best !! I made your vanilla cake with this frosting-absolutely delicious!! Thank you

[@shamsmohammed3906]

I'm new to your channel and I must say your videos are very helpful and I'm definitely trying your cream recipes you posted before and your piping tips!! I'm so glad I accidently found your channel and Ill be keeping up!!Thanks so much

[@lilialemuelu-viliamu4200]

Thanks so much for this can’t wait to try it!

[@NalediKamndaya]

thank goodness I found this recipe I see I was lacking behind, my cup cakes are now complete thanks MK🥰

[@mehakfazal4250]

I made that frosting today and it was sooo good👌👌. JazakAllah khair

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Yummy!! Thank you. Hope you're feeling healthy and happy.

[@CakesbyMK]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@rifasrecipebook5652]

Totally loved the frosting. I just made it and it has turned out so so delicious can't wait to decorate my Chocolate cake with it . May Allah reward you for teaching us this simple yet delicious frosting which needs no electric beater or waiting for butter to soften😀. Just add everything to the simmered pan n it's ready 😋.

[@buschenkomarie]

OH. MYYYYYYYYYY ! ! ! ! My mouth is hanging open. As someone else wrote, many other frostings are gritty, too sweet, and it just ruins the chocolate flavor. I can't wait to try this one! It's exactly something I've been looking for. I swear, I don't even know if I'm going to bake a cake. I just want to eat it out of a bowl with a large serving spoon and shovel it in my mouth LOL. I'm going to try half of it with imitation rum extract. You're so pretty! I love watching your videos.

[@samiraesmaili7021]

Finally a silky smooth frosting that doesn't require tons of sugar! Thanks 👍🏻

[@skaizun]

But, it DOES require a ton of fatty butter! (don't substitute margarine, lard, or other shortenings; you will be disappointed, mightily (and, of course, some shortenings and lard are not halal/kosher!).

[@robertebob]

It's deep with chocolate. I made it today and used 30g of real espresso. Sifting is important, and I'm glad I opted for straining into a bowl. It turned out just like in the video. Delicious, but so much deeper chocolate than I'm used to, but definitely the real deal smooth fudge.

[@beautyofbluesgreens9110]

Will going to try your vanilla cake recipe soon In Sha Allah

[@beautyofbluesgreens9110]

Thank you so much, this is the best frosting I have ever had, it's so so delicious 😋

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww yay! I'm so so happy to hear that it's the best frosting you've had!! :D If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :D thanks so much again for trying the recipe :)

[@itsgamingirlyyt7223]

Love your videos and recipies you inspired me alot thanks

[@CakesbyMK]

So happy to hear that! Thanks so much for all the love and support 😃

[@elizabethpowell6451]

Great recipe!!! Can’t wait to try it! X

[@CakesbyMK]

Hope you enjoy it 😃

[@asugarholicslife]

That looks really good. I love a whipped up chocolate frosting

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much Amy! And yeesss you could totally whip this up too :D

[@johannahoneyman697]

Can’t wait to try it! 😋

[@CakesbyMK]

Hope you enjoy it 😃

[@traceyaquilina6945]

Looks so good💕

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@chrisbird9196]

I've been looking for a recipe for a chocolate frosting like this one for ages!! I dislike a chocolate American buttercream because it is so sweet, and often a bit gritty with all the icing sugar. An Italian or Swiss meringue buttercream has a much better texture and is my preferred vanilla frosting, but you can only add so much chocolate to them before they become too soft to use. Thanks so much, can't wait to try it!

[@CakesbyMK]

Yayy so glad to hear that this is something you've been looking for! Hope you enjoy the recipe 😃

[@valerieg9494]

Thanks for another great recipe!! I will try it with dark chocolate and also try with milk chocolate. Always great to see you!!

[@CakesbyMK]

You're most welcome! Hope you enjoy the recipe 😃

[@marjanahmed2089]

Can’t wait to try this

[@CakesbyMK]

Hope you enjoy it :D

[@SitraJunaid]

Best as always! 👏🏻

[@CakesbyMK]

Awww thank you so much! 😃

[@TeamLilsat]

I tried this and its delish! thank u so much...

[@CakesbyMK]

Yayy! So happy to hear you enjoyed it :D If you manage to spare a minute I would be so grateful if you could leave a review on my blog for this recipe :D

[@RadTechAyesha]

I tried it today and it's awwwwweeesoooomeeeee

[@CakesbyMK]

Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it Ayesha, it's one of my fav frostings :D If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :D thanks so much again for trying the recipe :)

[@bbtipsyt]

Very nice amazing god bless you

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I wanted to have a taste of the frosting with you lol 😆. It looks so delicious. I always love your recipes so I can't wait to try this one. The only thing that would have made the tutorial even better would be to see you put it on a cake. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

[@CakesbyMK]

Haha it was so yummy I wish you could all taste it through the screen!! 😆 thanks for all the love and support Lorraine xx

[@nooshkaracicot3466]

Hi ! Thank you very much it looks yummy ! I I use this as a filling between layers in cake does it stay soft or harden ? Good for pipping but can we cover a cake with it ? Just looks so good that I want to try it every possible way 😍🤣

[@kristinabalazova3734]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I've just used it for my layer cake and it is so delicious and easy to work with. I've been looking for the best chocolate frosting for a long time and I think I've finally found it 😊 I did not use the powder sugar though and it still worked out great. Cant wait to try your other recipes 😊 good luck with the business 😊

[@CakesbyMK]

So so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Kristina :D

[@maryamaslam8357]

@@CakesbyMK can u please tell is this frosting enough for one 2 lbs cake ?

[@CCS390]

Oh wow yummy 😋 if im using milk chocolate then i can skip powder sugar?

[@cindyalley4430]

I can not wait to try this on donuts 😋

[@shawolke7549]

That looks yummy! Just wanted to ask, would it hold its shape after piping if we're in a hot country? 😅

[@affluyvonne-zm2yv]

This looks good Please can l use evaporated milk if l don't have heavy cream?

[@luisanodari4712]

Hi. Thank you for your video. May I ask a question. Is this recipe stable enough to use as a filling in a fondant cake that doesn’t get refrigerated?

[@atiyamahmood6007]

I tried rhis frosting with a varient technique. I melted the chocolate qnd let it cool down a bit thn added other ingredients and whipped it .put it in freezer and qfter 40 min whipped it again ..cane out perfect

[@naneeszashwaq3131]

Seriously this is absolute delicious i mixed with dark and milk chocolate and its not sweet ....u guys should try!!!! Thanks babe Alhamdulillah

[@bethechange1234]

Hi Maryam! I tried out this recipe today and it was truly out of this world😍😋 It was sooo delicious and loved by my kids too! It piped beautifully and actually held well. Thank you so much for sharing such delicious and fool proof recipes. ❤️❤️

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Amy! So so happy to hear that and that your kids loved it too :D. If you get a chance I would be so so grateful if you can leave a review on my blog for this recipe it would mean the world to me! :D

[@bethechange1234]

@@CakesbyMK sure Maryam,I will definitely do that💕💕

[@bethechange1234]

@@CakesbyMK I couldn't leave a review Maryam,I got an error message saying " access denied- Sucuri website firewall ".

[@CakesbyMK]

@@bethechange1234 oh no! Thanks so much for letting me know I'll look into this :)

[@CakesbyMK]

@@bethechange1234 It should be working now :)

[@thastevens3472]

I agree it looks great. Would have loved to see your measurements though 🙂🙂

[@Marta_2025]

They’re in the description so you can see them :D

[@adamwinters448]

As amazing as ever . God

[@CakesbyMK]

Omg I know right lol! It's like buying gold 😂😂

[@femismail7059]

Hi! May i know if u used normal dark chocolate or dark chocolate compound bar?

[@felicitykenter7748]

Hey Maryam, thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks delicious. I want to make a chocolate mud, number cake for my Mum's birthday. Do you think this frosting would be suitable to go in the middle of the cake layers. Will it also taste good with buttercream on top, as I want to use lots of colours on top. Thank you 😊

[@afnan_s]

Ramadan kareem! I'm using this recipe for a cake. Can I whip this for a fluffier cream like we can do with a ganache, or is it supposed to be used as it is?

[@ionahalliday1463]

I'd like to try this - what size of cake does this mixture cover?

[@deliacharles2242]

Love this been looking at a fudge chocolate frosting. Can someone please give me the ingredients and measurements use

[@mindymaria871]

Just came to say that I made this frosting, and OMG it is sooooooo good. Mine turned out a bit grainy, but I’m sure that was my fault. Even if it came out grainy every single time, I’m still going to be making this for the rest of my life. That’s how good it is.

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe despite the grainy-ness! :D This could be because some of the ingredients haven't combined properly, and a quick way to fix this is to heat up a little cream (about a tbsp), add it in and give the frosting a little mix it should take away the grainy texture :)

[@mindymaria871]

@@CakesbyMK Oh! I will try that next time, thank you!

[@upasanaroy3215]

would it be better and fluffy if I whipped the frosting after the chilling part?

[@40racquel]

Hi, can you use milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate? I don't have dark chocolate.

[@spgckumari-du6rr]

Super

[@mimiekp8880]

Hello MK I love your videos. I often download them because you make beautiful cakes. Would it be possible to get your videos in French? It would be very helpful for us French speakers. Thank you very much for your help.

[@pclem4686]

Nice

[@rheadulceignacio8457]

Does it change the consistency when it reached to room temperature?

[@kismatahmed6792]

My amazing baker thanks for this and your inspiration. Just wanted to ask can you whipp it when cool down the last stage? With electric handle mixer?

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww you are too kind! 🤗 And yes you can totally whip it if you like 😃 hope you enjoy the recipe!

[@oviyaraja78]

Hi MK, how do i do a gold dust on a rosette without an air brush?

[@ritanissan3408]

Can i add this frosting on chantilly cake dripping on side of the cake!! Or is it too thick🤷🏻‍♀️

[@misami213]

What type of cream do I add? ist okay if its whipping cream? where I live we dont have heavy cream.

[@waniokoye1295]

This looks delicious! I just wondered though, since it sets in the fridge, does it hold well once it comes to room temp? And further than that, can it keep outside the fridge for long? I’m imagining like with chocolate ganache it should be fine for a couple days on the counter then to pop it in the fridge due to the dairy in it? xx

[@samiafatima3032]

Please answer!!!!!!

[@CakesandStuffbyNikisha]

Can regular milk be used instead of heavy cream?

[@rheadulceignacio8457]

Is it possible if i whisk it electric mixer to make more volume?

[@saffiyahh2559]

I certainly enjoyed it. جزاك الله خير

[@CakesbyMK]

So glad to hear that 😃 waiyyakum!

[@novak.150]

Can white chocolate be used instead of dark?

[@skaizun]

Love your exuberance, patter, and well-edited video, never mind the easy recipe, which, also, makes for a great ice cream sauce, especially when nuked for a few seconds before adding it to the ice cream! P.S. You may want to consider a side-career as a voice-over actor for kids' cartoons or commercials!

[@habib2a439]

WOW

[@nadiamohammed7737]

Looks very delicious.. Will definitely try it... Can you use it for frost a cake?

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much! And yes works awesome as a frosting for cakes and cupcakes 😃

[@seekchrist4239]

Is there any other substitute i can use if I cant get heavy or whipping cream.

[@vicvera8949]

Love MK❤

[@sabaziz]

What size of cake does this reciepe covers? Any idea?

[@lindyannfarrier8463]

If I whip it would it get thicker to use on a cake

[@mads8559]

Does this store well?

[@hash4565]

If we use this on cup cakes after that we have to keep cup cakes on fridge or keep it in room temperature. Melting the frosting are it will be stable outside. Just tell me I will try

[@Jerisa]

Maryam, this frosting looks sooo good. I need to try this some time! how sweet is it?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Cynthia! Yess I LOVE this frosting its one of my favs :D It's not overly sweet :)

[@fakihahadiqa2762]

Cling wrap say cover krny say kiya hota hy

[@tashreeqasvatasvat6667]

How do we store it over a long time?

[@thecatlady2710]

Does this frosting have to be refrigerated?

[@rachameroue3686]

Helloo, can we use this frosting to put it in a cake covered with sugar paste? And can we replace the dark chocolate with white chocolate? Or milk chocolate?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! I've never used this frosting under sugar paste myself but it should be fine 🤗 you can add additional stabilisers like substitute half of the butter with shortening if you want a firmer frosting 🙂 and yes you can totally use other types of chocolate too!

[@ramlazulfiqar664]

Did you use whipping cream ?

[@user-gc6ul7iz6m]

I may have missed this but how many cups does this recipe make?

[@nabiharauf3064]

I have a question!!!!!! Can we use 100% Dark Chocolate???

[@ALiz86]

Do you add instant espresso? Do you have to reconstitute it with any additional liquid? This looks like a frosting my Grandma made. I have tried different recipes, but it never tastes right. I am very excited to make this and see if it matches. I think it will. I remember her adding coffee.

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Yup so you just add instant espresso powder no need to add any liquid as the butter and cream act as the liquid in the mixture :) Hope you enjoy this recipe and it reminds you of your grandmas :D

[@AmnaUmar.]

This is mouthwatering🤤, really wanna make it...but i only have whipping cream not heavy cream. Will it work? Or is there any other substitute of heavy cream? Plus will i be able to frost a 7" 2 layer cake? Or will i have to double the recipe? Waiting for your response

[@imdoingthisnowreally]

whipping cream and heavy cream are the same thing

[@hemavalliragunathan8605]

How do i stabilise this for hot weather?

[@samihaahona330]

Hey, my butter kind of separated after making the mix and it was formimg in an oil form on the top.

[@Lasyltherni]

Based on ingredients, looks delicious and exactly what I'm looking for. I am curious, though, how well does it hold its shape?

[@CakesbyMK]

Good question! If you let it set long enough it holds its shape really well and is great for cakes and cupcakes :D

[@Lasyltherni]

Thank you very much! I am looking forward to trying it out

[@DayByeDayChristine]

I never thought of using cocoa powder to a ganache recipe!! Great idea!!

[@CakesbyMK]

It truly is an awesome combo 😃 hope you enjoy the recipe! 😁

[@DayByeDayChristine]

@@CakesbyMK I will!! Thank you!!! 😊 💓

[@tasyahendarso21]

Hi MK , i tried this but a bit too sweet to my taste , can i reduce the amount of sugar? Maybe 1/3 of it… Will it be fine for consistency? Thank you ♥️

[@kimgrant1983]

Hi, could always try a darker chocolate which is not so sweet

[@amalyaccoub6120]

Hi. Will this work with milk chocolate instead of dark?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Yes it will 🙂 just the taste will be slightly different because of the different chocolate 🤗

[@anderson8601]

This chocolate frosting looks really good..most chocolate frostings are done with only dark chocolate and heavy cream...Cheers!!!!

[@tosunprenses]

Hi there! Amazing recipe! Mk have u tried whipping this up by any chance?

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much! And I haven't myself but others have with success :D

[@tosunprenses]

@@CakesbyMK thank you so much i will give it a go xx

[@Marta_2025]

Do you know what I can use if I don’t have heavy cream?

[@mariamtee]

Evaporated milk works well

[@bridgettchapman5020]

Do you think I can do this without the coffee? Will it be the same?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Bridgett! Yes you can leave out the coffee, it may just have less of a deeper flavour but will still be delicious! :)

[@Baking_corridor]

When I put heavy cream and heat it ,it gets curdled what to do ?

[@yumyum8331]

Hey sis, will this frosting cover 2 layer 8 inch cake? Look so goood 😍

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! :D I would double or even triple the recipe for that size cake :D

[@kiarischiffer]

Hi MK! Is it possible to change using heavy to normal whip cream 😢 my country doesnt sell heavy cream

[@aloistafadzwa2324]

You just need to use more butter when using regular whipped cream.

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Yes you can use regular whipping cream too 🤗

[@kiarischiffer]

Thanks for the answer! God bless 🥰

[@son-if7to]

Will this frosting become hard when used as filling for chocolate cakes between the layers...like normal chocolate truffle cake? When kept inside the fridge after Frosting?

[@mimissweetery2023]

I made this frosting..but it didn't become firm...then i whipped it...but again it was not firm...i spread it between my cake layers and they were slipping...the taste was really good but according to me it is not good using between layers...dont know where I went wrong...

[@hajirsuliman6976]

@@mimissweetery2023 do think it's the amount of double cream? It says 113 gr not mil. I nearly got caught out by that lol

[@mimissweetery2023]

@@hajirsuliman6976 sorry didn't get your point..

[@anon8062]

It depends what chocolate you use. Silkier chocolates like Lindt or galaxy will make a softer frosting. I use firm chocolate and it set fine.

[@bkbijalpatel3516]

Can i use whipping cream here instead of fresh cream?? Plz reply soon

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! Yes totally, they're usually the same thing in many countries :D

[@mariamafzal3262]

What if I whip it?

[@charloot9799]

Could I use this inbetween cake layers?

[@CakesbyMK]

Totally! :)

[@georginacarlo]

Hello! Thank you for sharing this recipe. Unfortunately my mixture split. Like looks grainy and the butter seems to me floating. What could have gone wrong? Can I fix it?

[@CakesbyMK]

Heya :) Sorry to hear your frosting split! This is probably due to the mixture being heated a little too much causing the emulsion to break. Either try heating up the mixture very slowly and mixing in a little bit of warm cream and it should slowly come back together, or you can try whisking it vigorously while its on a very low heat, or you can use an emersion blender to bring it back together :) hope these tips help!

[@georginacarlo]

@@CakesbyMK Thank you so much! I'll try and follow your tips and let you know which one works for me !