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Fudge Frosting

This is a rich non-greasy frosting that goes on hot and stiffens as it cools.

Ingredients

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  • powdered sugar, 625 g / 1.38 lb5 cup
  • unsweetened baking chocolate, 85 g3 oz
  • margarine2 tbsp
  • vanilla extract1 tsp
  • corn syrup1 tsp

Method 4 steps

  1. Melt the chocolate and margarine together in a double-boiler or, carefully, in a saucepan on low heat.

  2. Mix in the vanilla extract and corn syrup, keeping the mixture somewhat hot.

  3. Mix in the sugar, still keeping the mixture somewhat hot. You might not use the exact amount listed. Just keep adding sugar until the frosting is as thick as desired.

  4. While still hot, spread the mixture on cake or brownies. Mixture will stiffen.

Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)