Devil'S Fudge Icing

Name: Devil'S Fudge Icing
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Directions

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1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and cocoa powder and beat on low speed, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until blended and very smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the corn syrup, vanilla, and salt and continue to beat until evenly blended, 1 to 2 minutes.
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2. Add 1/2 cup hot water in 3 additions, beating until completely incorporated and evenly blended between each addition.
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3. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat on low speed until blended. Increase the speed to medium and beat until very smooth and light, 2 to 3 minutes. Use the icing immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.