Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Yield:  24 cupcakes
Prep Time:  10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup whole milk, or soy creamer if vegan
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 oz semisweet chocolate pieces

5 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1.  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a low boil.  Add the butter until melted, then remove from heat.

2.  Stir in the chocolate pieces until well combined and smooth.

3.  Allow ganache to cool for about an hour.

4.  In a large mixing bowl, on medium speed, add 1/2 of the ganache, vanilla extract, and gradually add the powdered sugar.  Add more or less powdered sugar if necessary to reach the desired frosting consistency.

5.  Drizzle the rest of the ganache over the frosted cupcakes.