Rich Chocolate Frosting

Submitted by Vseward Chef-V

"This is a great frosting for cupcakes, any flavor cake or even a dipping sauce for strawberries. This is one of my EZ favorites."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

directions

1. Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted.
2. Off the heat, add the corn syrup and vanilla and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the chocolate mixture and softened butter on medium speed for a few minutes, until it's thickened.