Attention all frosting fans! This Buttercream Frosting Fudge tastes just like buttercream frosting but in FUDGE form! Three-ingredients, made in minutes & so easy!
Are you a frosting person, or a vessel person?
I say ‘vessel person’ because frosting is on everything these days: cookies, cakes & cupcakes, whoopie pies, brownies…
I’m gonna be a brat right now, but why can’t we just have the vessel without frosting? Sometimes I just want a fudgy brownie with no frills. Or a sugar cookie that’s gone nudist. Or a cupcake that’s au naturel. Is that too much to ask?!
But, I know I am in the minority. Like, the minority of minorities. Because everyone loves frosting, right?!
My Mom could eat just a batch of buttercream frosting without a vessel needed – give her a spoon and the frosting and she’s happy. At kiddie birthday parties, I’d always scrape all of the frosting off of my cake and eat the plain cake, leaving that pile of sugar sludge to sit unwanted on the side until my Mom swooped in and scraped it up for herself.
So if you are like my Mom and could take an IV with a can of buttercream, you will thoroughly enjoy this Buttercream Frosting Fudge. It tastes just like buttercream frosting because it’s made with buttercream. AND! there’s only 3 ingredients, 4 if you count the sprinkles (but in my world, sprinkles don’t count as an ingredient because I put them on everything & basically carry a bottle in my purse for emergencies).
The frosting is super simple: melt a 12-ounce bag of white chocolate chips until smooth, then fold in a can of buttercream frosting – for this, I used vanilla (but of course). Fold it into the white chocolate with a splash of vanilla extract and spread the shebang into a foil-lined pan. Sprinkle the top liberally with your favorite sprinkles – I used Christmas-y ones here! – and let it chill in the fridge for a couple hours.
Easy. As. That.
Frosting people: this one’s for you!
3-Ingredient Buttercream Frosting Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz bag) white chocolate chips
- 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream may not need it
- 1 (16 oz can) vanilla buttercream frosting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles if using
Instructions
- Line an 8x8" square pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large microwavable bowl, melt the white chocolate chips at 15-second increments on HIGH power until melted and smooth. If the mixture starts to get really thick and pasty, add in the cream. Do not over-heat. Alternatively, using the double-boiler method, place a pot of simmering water on medium-low heat and place a glass bowl on top, taking care to ensure the bowl does not touch the water. Melt the white chocolate over the double boiler until smooth, then proceed with the recipe as stated.
- Fold in the vanilla extract and can of buttercream frosting until blended. Mixture will be very thick. Spread into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top. Top liberally with sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or until firm before cutting into squares.
Smooth, creamy, chewy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! This fudge will be the star of the show this holiday season!
Have a super sweet day!
xo, Hayley
Miranda says
3 ingredients? Wow, I have all of these ingredients, I might go make this right now!
thedomesticrebel says
Do it! You won’t regret it! 🙂
Kay J says
It’s good made with chocolate chips and chocolate buttercream.
Have also done peanut butter chips with vanilla frosting. You can come up with all kinds of flavors
thedomesticrebel says
Yes! I love the different flavor combinations!
Eileen says
Could you use homemade buttercream frosting instead of the can?
thedomesticrebel says
I have not tried that – this fudge is supposed to use a can of frosting + chocolate chips. If you try it with homemade frosting, let me know how it worked out!
Harmony says
I make this easy but delicious fudge all the time. I first made it a few years back and my son took one bite and said “This tastes like I died and went to heaven and came back with gold shoes!” Whatever that means lol! Anyway, he’s older now and just asked me to make some to send his girlfriend who moved away. We added a touch of pink gel food coloring and she LOVED it! It’s a favorite for sure 🙂
thedomesticrebel says
OMG I love your kiddo, how funny is that!? I should change the title to “Heavenly Gold Shoe Buttercream Frosting Fudge!”
Leigha R says
So good!! I’m a sucker for easy recipes especially when that means my daughter can help. This one was a hit! We went to a small gathering with family that have been in our safe circle. My in-laws loved it and even kept a big chunk so they could have more. We’ll definitely be making this again.
Leigha R says
Oh I also wanted to add that we made the vegan version of this recipe. Just as easy and delicious! We found the ingredients at our local grocery store. 🙂
thedomesticrebel says
Leigha, so glad you and your family enjoyed!
Bonnie Cauchard says
Can this fudge be frozen.
thedomesticrebel says
Hi Bonnie, I have no experience freezing fudge so I cannot say for sure unfortunately.
Marli says
Do you have any preference on frosting brand? I was also curious if it could be made w/ homemade buttercream but I think someone already asked & I guess the Uber simplicity is part of the charm… they are so cute! 😍
thedomesticrebel says
Hi Marli, I would stick with a name brand – Pillsbury or Betty Crocker!
Heather+Henderson says
I tried to use lemon frosting to give it a flavor kick but it was like eating pure sugar. I will be making the original flavor this week and see how it goes. As far as texture it was perfect.
thedomesticrebel says
So glad you liked it, Heather!