Homemade hot fudge is made with simple pantry ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes of cooking on the stovetop. Rich, fudgy, and thick, this hot fudge makes the perfect ice cream topping!
In a saucepan over medium heat, add granulated sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Whisk until combined, continuing to whisk frequently until mixture comes to a boil.
Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. At this point your sauce will look thin - this is normal. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Remove from heat, add vanilla, and stir to combine. Allow fudge to cool slightly before enjoying.
Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Hot fudge will keep for up to one month stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To reheat fudge: transfer a portion to a microwave safe bowl and reheat in 10 second increments until warmed through.