CLASSIC CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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This fast fudgelike frosting is so fantastic. It even makes cakes from a box mix taste like homemade! -Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine confectioners' sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool until mixture is thickened, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in chocolate mixture until blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.