Dublin Core

Title

Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Subject

butter

shortening

water

salt

cocoa

powdered sugar

vanilla

Description

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

1 Melt over low heat 1/3 cup but-
ter, or other shortening, with 1/4 cup
water. Remove from heat.

(Add 1/8 teaspoon salt if unsalted short-
ening is used.)

2 Stir in 1/2 cup cocoa (less cocoa
may be used if desired).

3 Mix in 2 1/2 cups powdered
sugar—1 cup at a time. Beat smooth
and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Add a little water if too thick.

Card 1 Front: "CHOCOLATE IS A MAN'S
FAVORITE FROSTING,"

says

Duncan Hines

"You're sure to please
him, and your family as
well, with a rich choco-
late frosting on a deli-
cious white cake. This
Creamy Chocolate Fudge
Frosting (see back of
folder) spreads smoothly
and stays moist and
creamy. The Hawaiian Dream Cake on the
inside of this folder is another treat you'll
want to make for your family."
W-1

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# Creamy Chocolate Fudge Frosting

*Recipe by Duncan Hines*

## Ingredients

- 1/3 cup butter or other shortening
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 tsp salt (add only if unsalted shortening is used)
- 1/2 cup cocoa (less may be used if desired)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- A little water, if needed to thin

## Instructions

1. Melt butter (or other shortening) with water over low heat. Remove from heat.
2. If using unsalted shortening, add 1/8 tsp salt.
3. Stir in cocoa.
4. Mix in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Beat until smooth and creamy.
5. Add vanilla.
6. Add a little water if frosting is too thick.

Source

RCA0010 - Who Doesn't Like Frosting? (eBay)

Date

1950s

Contributor

Duncan Hines

Rights

Personal/Family

Format

Printed pamphlet page

Identifier

RCA0010-20260706-0014

Coverage

Midwest US