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Quick Fudge Icing

By: Janice Reesman  
"Easy, quick, and good."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 41 times with an average star rating of 4.0 Read Reviews (38)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a saucepan combine sugar, cocoa, milk, shortening, and salt. Bring mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and add vanilla and continue beating until frosting starts to thicken slightly. The frosting will be real creamy.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 179 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2007 by Welsh Girl 
Worked out why this icing turned out grainy for me. It's essential that all the sugar is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2003 by CHILD_CHEF 
DO NOT MAKE THIS RECIPE! IT IS HORRIBLE FOR LAYER CAKES AND REALLY BAD FOR SHEET CAKES! IT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2008 by Kate8 
I made this for lack of confectioners' sugar. Why boil, oldschool? Throw all ingredients into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by Tracy 
This was fantastic! You HAVE to cook the ingredients on low until the sugar is completely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2006 by LillysMom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
The key is letting it completely cool. THEN it will be creamy. You can use it before as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by catholic soup queen 
I really like this recipe as it tasty & requires no butter or margarine. It's definitely not a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by cmbos 
Perhaps I did this wrong, but the icing quickly became grainy and stiff. not spreadable at all. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by Karin 
This was really easy and was perfect for my brownies, as it spread very easily :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2004 by CARNIVALCLANLV 
Everyone loves this recipe! I hope you enjoy it as much as i do! It makes any ordinary... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by La 
this icing tastes pretty good! It would make a good icing to drizzle over a bunt cake while... MORE

 
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