Creamy Chocolate Frosting II

This is an old family recipe that is a classic. It makes enough to frost a one-layer 9 inch cake.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup water

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    15 mins

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat. Stir constantly until melted and well blended. Add the vanilla and sugar; beat with an electric mixer. Add water gradually as you beat until it is a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 237 kcal
Carbohydrates: 42.7 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fat: 8.8 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Sodium: 30 mg

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