50+ Friends Club Cookbook -- Cakes and Frostings -- MARTHA WASHINGTON'S FUDGE FROSTING

50+ Friends Club Cookbook
Cakes and Frostings


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MARTHA WASHINGTON'S FUDGE FROSTING


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  • Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in small saucepan. Bring quickly to a boil, stirring only until sugar is dissolved.
  • Then boil, without stirring, until mixture forms a very soft ball in cold water (232 degrees F.). Cool to lukewarm (110 degrees F.).
  • Melt chocolate in medium saucepan over boiling water. Add butter and vanilla.
  • Remove from boiling water. Add syrup gradually, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until smooth and thickened.
  • Place again over boiling water and stir until frosting is softened and of right consistency to spread.
  • Remove from boiling water and spread on cake. If necessary, place over hot water to keep soft while spreading.
  • Makes enough frosting to cover tops and sides of two 7 1/2x9-inch layers.