No-Cook Fudge Frosting

Quick, easy, delicious! And if you use vegan margarine, this is a vegan-friendly frosting.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: frosts two-layer cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes   Cook Time: n/a  

Ingredients

5 cups sifted powdered sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/3 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Combine sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add margarine, boiling water, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer till combined, scraping down sides of bowl. Cool and let set for about 20-30 minutes, until it reaches spreading consistency. If the frosting is still too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add a little bit more hot water.

Categories: Desserts, Frostings & Icings, Vegan

Submitted by: suzanne-mcminn on May 1, 2011