Fudge Frosting

As promised, below you will find the recipe for the Fudge Frosting that I used on the Black Magic Cake. My friend, Stephanie, used to serve this frosting on top of chocolate cake every time we got together. Yes, every single time. Everyone loved it; all of the adults, and all of the kids. We no longer live close enough to enjoy getting together on a regular basis, but I am grateful for such good friends, good food, and the time we had to spend together.

Fudge Frosting

1 lb. pkg. confectioner’s sugar

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ tsp. salt

1/3 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

1/3 cup butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

Add sugar, cocoa, and salt to a mixing bowl. Add butter and begin mixing on medium speed. Slowly add vanilla and hot coffee/water until desired consistency is reached. Frost your favorite cake.

Recipe Note: This recipe frosts a 9X13 pan cake like the one pictured. For two 9 inch  layers, you will either need 1 1/2 recipe or, you will need to fill the center of the cake with fruit or jam. (Raspberry jam filling is my favorite!)

I imagine that this frosting would be excellent on the Banana Chip Cake posted earlier this week.