Simple Chocolate Frosting

Simple Chocolate Frosting

Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 dash salt
• 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Directions

• 1 In a medium microwavable bowl, combine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or regular butter and 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up. Microwave on (high) for 45 to 60 seconds or until the chocolate is softened (or heat chocolate in a saucepan over low heat).
• 2 Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature.
• 3 Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and dash salt.
• 4 With electric mixer on low speed, beat in 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; beat on high speed until desired consistency. Spread over top of cake.