OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FILLING AND FROSTING

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Yummy, rich filling and frosting, enough for a 3 layer cake! This comes from my Grandmom's collection of recipes...it really is old-fashioned :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 unsweetened chocolate squares (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons cream

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate and butter together in top of a double boiler.
  • Mix the cornstarch with the milk; add slowly to melted chocolate, stirring until thick and smooth.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and salt to egg yolks; add to chocolate mixture.
  • Continue to cook while while beating until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and cool.
  • **Usehalf of the mixture to fill or spread between layers of the cake**.
  • Use the other half for frosting by adding remaining 2 cups of confectioners' and the cream slowly to the mixture and beat until smooth.

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