Caroline's Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This chocolate fudge frosting is easy to make with just five ingredients. Use it on cakes or cupcakes — it's so much better than those store-bought tubs!

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk

Directions

1 Place butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
2 Combine confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer and slowly blend in melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining 1/4 cup milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
3 Let stand until frosting thickens enough to spread, 5 to 10 minutes.