So I’m finally sharing my secret – the one ingredient that makes this fudge frosting so spectacular is….
That’s right, Milk Chocolate Hot Fudge from Sanders in Michigan. My Aunt Helen used to send it every year before cancer took her from us, and now my sweet mama orders it online for me. This is worth every single sinful spoonful. No joke! (And no they’re not paying me, but I totally should be their spokesperson!)
So here it is friends, the recipe you’ve all been asking for. The light mocha decadent frosting that will leave you begging for more…and a treadmill the next day. And don’t ask me if you can use another type of fudge topping because I’ve never tried. I’m loyal to Sanders and the memory of my Aunt Helen doing the polka and chicken dance at every wedding. (And sneaking me peach Schnapps…but don’t tell my mom…shhh!)
And don’t forget to pin this for later!


- 2 Sticks Butter (1 salted & 1 unsalted)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (I use Hershey's)
- 1/3 cup Sanders Fudge Dessert Topping (or 1/2 cup - depending on how fudge-y you like it!)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 tsp half and half
- Sift powder sugar and cocoa powder together.
- With hand mixer, cream butter with the powdered sugar/cocoa mixture.
- Add vanilla.
- Add fudge topping.
- Add as much milk or half and half to get to desired consistency.
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Oh my, that looks delish! And sinful! I may have to order some of that topping…thanks for sharing!
Mmmmm! Don’t you love special recipes that remind you of childhood?
Looks divine and I love all the butter!
Love me some buttercream.
Well, well,well. I was just sitting here, penning the next Conover Family Grocery List, when this post totally reminded me of an additional stop I need to make. Read: Don’t get mad if the next time your mom tries to order this, Sanders is all out of stock because a certain someone couldn’t help herself.
#MichiganAdvantage
I’m totally JOKING!! (I’ll make sure to leave one jar for ya!)
How did I not know it was National Fudge Day?Now I feel all ripped off, so I am going to have to hit the web and buy your yummy fudge topping and start baking the second it gets here!
I know right Jennifer? It’s a national disaster that no one told us! Or maybe we should just make the first Friday of every month national fudge day!
NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM absolutely pinned. And yes, real, smooth, creamy butter is pretty much like a golden bar of love sent directly from heaven. Can’t wait to try this recipe out!
yum yum yum! definitely going to have to pin this for another day! showing some love from the #SITSSharefest xo, jess @ http://www.dreamingofleaving.com
Oh, that frosting looks sinfully delicious!
Mmm… I love all things frosting. ๐
Mmm, I have a weakness for fudge. This frosting sounds divine!
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This looks so good! Now you are making me want to bake a cake !
Just looking at this makes me happy. Please move to Texas and bake for me.
Pinned! Thanks for linking up at Wordy Wednesday!
I think this frosting is calling my name! Oh man, it looks so good right now!
This looks YUMMY! ๐ I am so going to try to make this! ๐
Oh my gosh…I would have never thought to do this! ๐ YUM! ๐
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OOOoooo! Yum! This is one I’m going to have to pin and try. Thank you so much for sharing this on VMG’s Brag About It link party! Looking forwarding to what you have for us next week!
YUM!
This sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? I hope you will join us again this Monday morning!
Oh my goodness, this sounds YUMMY!
I love fudge flavours, especially in a frosting.
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
I’m gaining 10 pounds just reading this!!! Chocolate Fudge and yellow cake …one of my faves!! Thanks for sharing your secret!!
My husband is from MI – I will have to ask if he knows where Sanders is. This looks delish – I ALWAYS make my own frosting. It’s one of those things I refuse to buy pre made anymore.
This looks so yummy! I want to make it tonight!!
This looks so delicious! I’m a little obsessed with fudge frosting, yummy!