Yields Makes 2 1/4 cups

Time: 25 minutes. This recipe goes with our Best Butter Cake—but it's also great as a cookie frosting.

 

How to Make It

1

Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Add butter and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cups powdered sugar and the milk; beat until smooth. Add more powdered sugar if frosting seems too thin.

Ingredients

 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  About 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
 6 tablespoons milk

Directions

1

Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Add butter and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cups powdered sugar and the milk; beat until smooth. Add more powdered sugar if frosting seems too thin.

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