Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Submitted by Chef #532026

"Frosting for your favourite cake"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• Frosting

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 6 egg whites
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 lbs butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the butter on medium speed until it's light ans fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar gradually. Mix in the melted chocolate, then the vanilla. Add the milk by spoonfuls until the frosting is spreadable but still thick and fudgy.