Almost Sugar Free Chocolate Frosting

This is by far the best tasting no added sugar frosting that I have even tried and, believe me, I've tried a few.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  ounces  unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (can use the Baker's or Ghirardelli 1-ounce squares)
• 1⁄3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4  tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute, granulated (6 of the little packets)
• 1  teaspoon  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chocolate extract (optional)

Directions

1. Chop and melt the chocolate using a double boiler and then pour into a mixer bowl, let cool slightly.
2. Slowly whisk the cream into the cooled, melted chocolate. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed and add the butter, splenda, cocoa powder, and extracts. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
3. The frosting at this point will be quite thin and easy to spread. If you wish to pipe it on in a decorative pattern, place it in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to thicken it up a bit before putting into a piping bag.