Saturday, January 24, 2015

Chocolate Fudge Frosting



Yield:  24 cupcakes
Prep Time:  10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

4.5 ounces unsweetened chocolate pieces
4.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate pieces
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1.   Add the chocolate pieces into a medium sauce pan.

2.  Place this medium sauce pan into a larger sauce pan filled half way with water, over medium heat.  Whisk the chocolate together until it has completed melted.  Remove from heat and allow to cool until warm.

3.   In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on med-high speed until light and fluffy.  About 2 - 3 minutes.

4.   On low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar to the whipped butter.  Add the vanilla, then slowly add the melted chocolate.  If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or buttermilk to loosen it up. Beat on high speed for 1 minute.  Use the frosting immediately.

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