Fudge Frosting

Submitted by Chef #720865

"I got this from my mother, I'm not sure where she got it from, but is very good. I recommend using it on a basic yellow cake. To get the frosting down into the cake, poke holes in it using a drinking straw. I"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa
• 3⁄8 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 5 -6 regular marshmallows, do not use miniatures

directions

1. Combine all indgredients except marshmallows in a medium saucepan. Stire well before putting on heat. Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Add the marshmallows and cook until they dissolve. Boil approximately 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute before putting on cake.
2. Note: Prepare cake prior to making the frosting by putting holes in it using the drinking straw. The frosting will run into the holes creating pockets of fudge.