CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING II

Creamy Chocolate Frosting II image

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

Provided by FREDDIESHREDDIE

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup water

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 29.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g