Martha Washington's Fudge Frosting:::Gwhp32A

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MARTHA WASHINGTON'S FUDGE FROSTING:::GWHP32A

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Sugar
3/4 c Water
1 tb Light corn ssyrup
1 d Salt
4 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
4 tb Butter
1 t Vanilla

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 froshng 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. Kate Smith Collection 1940 Published by
General Foods



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