Shiny fudge frosting is so easy to make and sooooo delicious! It has a great gloss and perfect soft texture. No mixer needed, just a saucepan, a whisk and a knife for spreading.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
Stir in sugar, cocoa and salt.
In a separate bowl, stir together cream, sour cream and instant coffee until smooth.
Continuing to heat over medium-low heat, slowly add the cream mixture to the cocoa mixture. Stir until each addition is incorporated, then add more until the cream mixture is gone.
Keep heating for another 5-6 minutes, being careful not to bring the mixture to a boil
Remove icing from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool at room temperature for at least a couple of hours or until spreading consistency.
Once the frosting is thick enough to stay in place, spread on cooled cake.
Notes
You can hasten the cooling process by putting the frosting in the refrigerator. If it becomes too thick to spread, warm up in the microwave 10 seconds at a time. Stir after each 10 second interval and continue until you reach the desired consistency.