Easy Homemade Chocolate Fudge Filling
A rich, velvety chocolate filling that comes together in just 25 minutes using everyday pantry staples. Perfect for layering cakes, filling Swiss rolls, or spreading between sponge layers. Simple, budget-friendly, and absolutely delicious.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1½ cups sweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch of fine salt
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Directions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- 2
Pour in the milk gradually while whisking continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth batter.
- 3
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and the filling is glossy and smooth.
- 5
Spread over cake layers immediately while still warm, or allow to cool slightly for a firmer, fudge-like consistency.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a richer filling, swap 3 tablespoons of milk for heavy cream. Keep stirring the whole time — stopping even briefly can cause the sugar to scorch on the bottom.
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