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Creamy Chocolate Frosting II

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"This is an old family recipe that is a classic. It makes enough to frost a one-layer 9 inch cake." — FREDDIESHREDDIE

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water

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Directions

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat. Stir constantly until melted and well blended. Add the vanilla and sugar; beat with an electric mixer. Add water gradually as you beat until it is a spreadable consistency.

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READY IN 15 mins

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I sifted the powdered sugar first since I've previously used unsifted sugar and couldn't get the lumps out. I needed less than the 1/4 cup of water to get the right consistance for my tube pan cake. The icing has a shiny look and a fabulous taste. This will be my new favorite chocolate frosting! If you're making a layer cake I would double the recipe.

—MISSIMIN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 15, 2008

I thought this frosting was just OK. It was very easy to make which is a plus but it set very quickly and became very hard. I guess I prefer a creamier frosting. Maybe I should have added even more water. I also thought the taste veered towards sugary sweet rather than chocolatey. I would make it again in a pinch but wouldn't be my go to frosting.

—kellyd

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37 Ratings

Nov 10, 2010

Great base recipe. I just made a few changes after reading other reviews. I used 3 squares of chocolate, then instead of adding all 2 cups of sugar at once, I added one cup, then slowly added the water. Then I added more sugar until I got the taste I wanted, worked out to about 1 1/2 cups. The full 2 cups would have been way to sweet for my liking.

—MRSKELLS

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Mar 18, 2006

Be careful. I got it to the consistency I wanted which was not too runny but a little fluffy, and I was quick to put it on the cake but it was setting before I could finish icing the cake, which meant it stuck to the knife and my fingers and not the cake.

—Susan D-H

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Nov 07, 2006

This is a fabulous, yummy frosting that works very well on cupcakes. After I allowed the cupcakes to cool, I dipped them top-first right into the frosting. Perfect!

—Scarlett

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Sep 11, 2005

This is a great recipe but it is very rich! My kids loved it! Thanks for sharing it.

—MZGRAVEY

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Nov 19, 2010

I like this recipe a lot, it reminds me of the tub frosting you'd by at the grocery. I like the fact it hardens quickly yet it's still creamy at the same time. Thanks for sharing this, I'll use it often.

—LouisvilleHugger

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Dec 04, 2005

really tasty although I would recommend following the directions on the recipe. I tried to make it using the microwave to melt everything but it turned out to be more difficult. I added a bit of cocoa powder and cream of tartar to make it taste richer and to let it stiffen up a bit. Overall a really delicious frosting!

—Cynthia B

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Nutrition

Calories
237 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
42.7 g
14%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
8.8 g
13%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
30 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Chocolate Frosting II

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 237
** Calories from Fat: 79

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 8.8g 13 %
** Saturated Fat 5.5g 27 %
** Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
** Sodium 30mg 1 %
** Potassium 80mg 2 %
** Total Carbohydrates 42.7g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
** Protein 1.2g 2 %
** Sugars 39.3g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium 1 %
** Iron 16 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.