Servings:
Makes enough for one 2-layer 9-inch cake or 2 dozen cupcakes Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 9 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled to lukewarm
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cup sifted confectioners sugar
Preparation
Baking Directions:
To melt the chocolate, place in a double boiler over simmering water on low heat for about 5-10 minutes.
Stir occasionally until completely smooth and no pieces of chocolate remain.
Remove from the heat and let cool for 5-15 minutes, or until lukewarm.
In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy, about 3 minutes.
Add the milk carefully and beat until smooth.
Add the melted chocolate and beat well, about 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla and beat for 3 minutes.
Gradually add the sugar and beat on low speed until creamy and of a desired consistency.
