Makes: Enough for any 9-inch layer cake or 2 dozen cupcakes
Time: 10 minutes
Use this as a thick, rich frosting for Chocolate Cake or let it set and eat it like candy. Sift the confectioners’ sugar if you want the smoothest texture.
1. Put the milk in a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Warm gently, over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments, until hot. Stir in the chocolate and vanilla and stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted, then beat in the sugar. If the texture is too loose, put the bowl in the refrigerator until firmed up enough to use as frosting.
2. To eat the fudge as candy, grease a square baking dish and line it with parchment paper. Pour in the fudge and freeze until set. Cut the fudge into 1-inch squares, layer the squares with parchment paper in a container, and store in the refrigerator or freezer for about a week.