Shelly's Recipe

WHIPPED CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings

1 (8 oz) pkg semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a double boiler, heat whipping cream and add chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smoothed when stirred; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter and vanilla until thoroughly blended. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating until stiff; use immediately. Cover; keep refrigerated after spread on cake.