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French Silk Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: Ginger  PHOTO BY: MelissaBarbour 

"A nice light chocolate frosting that has the appearance of silk."
French Silk Frosting Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 1 frosting for 2 - 9 inch layer

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, blend confectioners sugar, butter, melted chocolate and vanilla on low speed. Increase speed to high. Gradually add milk; beat until smooth and fluffy.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by mom2oovc 
THIS IS THE BEST, BEST, BEST FROSTING!!!! There need be NO other chocolate frosting recipes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MURPHI1216 
Recipe was fairly simple to make but it was a bit dry. I would suggest adding a splash more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by Lauren Koblara 
This is really tasty, first time for me making frosting so I think it came out really well. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by LoriAnn 
This is my family's all-time favorite frosting! This was my first time making it....my mom... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by KRISJOY 
This was fabulous! I frosted just the top of an angel food cake for my hubby's birthday. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by BOLOTY 
Just give me a spoon...I'll eat it right out of the bowl! So very good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2006 by grneyedmustang 
Loved it! I did add 2 tablespoons more milk, and I used chocolate milk instead of whole milk.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2006 by lilbaker17 
PERFECT light chocolate frosting. not too sweet with just the right amount of chocolate. use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2003 by MIDGEN109 
This is to die for frosting. I used margarine in the recipe instead of butter. I think this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by MissEisbar 
Excellent! It came out great even though I had to substitute cocoa powder for baking... MORE

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Nutritional Information
French Silk Frosting

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 221

  • Total Fat: 12.9g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 106mg
  • Total Carbs: 28g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 0.7g

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