Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• pinch of kosher salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup hot water (you may not need it all)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt together in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in the melted butter. It will quickly clump up into a crumbly, sandy mixture - that’s what we want!

3. 3

   Add hot water to powdered sugar mixture a Tablespoon at a time, stirring well between each addition (you likely won't need all the water!) The frosting will slowly start to come together. Continue stirring, adding water as needed, until the frosting is quite thick: It should have the consistency of warm fudge or a thick pudding. (It won’t look or feel like the traditional buttercream or whipped frostings we’re often used to!)

4. 4

   Spread frosting over your prepared cake or cupcakes. Work quickly here - the frosting will set and harden as it cools. Let it sit at room temperature for an hour or so to fully set, then serve and enjoy!