Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2008

Until I added the egg white I really couldn't see how this was creamy at all, but persevere, it does work out. I'm not sure if I used the right ingredient for "shortening", but purchased "Trex" which is a vegetable fat found in the butter section of the supermarket. I must admit, the texture is a little grainy like others have advised, but it still tastes great. It's smooth and soft, but wasn't what I'd describe as "fluffy". It doesn't initially seem too sweet. However, the more you eat, the richer it gets!

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Happy Mummy

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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2008

I made this recipe and it is true that it is fluffy and creamy. However,I did not like the flavor of the unsweetened chocolate.

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Jan D

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2008

I have to agree that this frosting was on the gritty side and fell short on flavor. I was going to throw it out but decided to try adding some softened butter and mix the heck out of it. It did help the texture and added a little flavor. I don't think I'll make this again. I have to admit this was fluffy, but I didn't care for the taste that much. I will keep searching for a fluffy chocolate frosting. Sorry!

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Bobbie Jean

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2007

ok but gritty

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terril

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2007

This recipe is divine. I did not have any chocolate squares so I used 1/2 cup cocoa mixed with a little hot water. It turned out fantastic. :)

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Bon

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2007

This recipe was gross. I followed the directions ecxactly and it turned out horrible. It was gritty and way to sugary. It ruined the cake I put it on.

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ladyofshallot

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2007

Great frosting; loved the taste and texture; also how it spread. I'm one to be exact so hope this helps: I wasn't exactly sure what type of powdered milk to use so I used what I had on hand-Cremora and it turned out fine. I also used a jumbo egg for the egg white and that worked well. I questioned the consistency when mixing the first part powdered sugar and shortening(I used butter flavor) because it wasn't creaming; sort of crumbly but its ok. I also made sure the chocolate was pretty cool before I added it. I had enough frosting for a bundt cake and filling in center and a few cupcakes!

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MISALENA

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2005

Good frosting! It could use one more ounce of chocolate and was a little gritty.

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Alisa F.

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2005

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was the best chocolate frosting recipe I ever tried!

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2005

This is just what I was looking for! Thank you for this easy, tasty, fluffy, wonderful recipe! My family loved it!

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LCAROLINE

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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2004

Beautiful frosting, perfect consistency, perfectly scrumptious! This is a keeper.

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2004

This turned into a great frosting. I tried it without the chocolate and it still turned out great!!! 5 stars!

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LAVANDERDRAGON

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2003

I used this frosting on the Hazelnut Chocolate Cake also on this site and it came out terrific! The frosting is very spreadable, holds up well, and is not overly sweet or sugary. VERY creamy!

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BIZZYSMOM

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2002

This recipe was so easy and tasted wonderfull.The name of the recipe is really really true. Very Fluffy, Very Creamy...and ooh what a frosting.. I would highly recommend this recipe for someone who loves baking but wants to keep it simple and tasty.. Bake and frost and eat eat eat.. Paulette

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PAULETTECB1

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2001

This was a big hit! One batch made more than enough for a 9-inch double layer chocolate cake, and my husband, mother, and kids (and me too!) enjoyed spooning up the rest before we even ate the cake. This is the first recipe I've found for home made frosting that I will use again. It spreads so easily and tastes rich and chocolatey. I will never buy store-bought frosting again!

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AMYFLOYD

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2000

This is the best Frosting recipe I have ever tasted. At first I thought it was to thick to spread, but it's not. It is very creamy, and tastes just like the butter cream frosting from good bakeries. My husband gives it 5 stars!

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