Modern Chocolate Frosting
A simple and delicious chocolate frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This recipe uses melted chocolate for a rich, deep flavor and is easily adaptable to your desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate (Use good quality chocolate for best flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Hot water
- 2 cups Powdered sugar (Add more or less to reach desired consistency.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the chocolate. Be sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir occasionally until smooth.
- 2Remove the bowl from the heat. Add the butter and hot water to the melted chocolate and stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 3Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4Let the frosting cool slightly before using, if desired. This will help it thicken up a bit.