French Silk Frosting Recipe
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French Silk Frosting

By: Ginger 
"A nice light chocolate frosting that has the appearance of silk."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (67)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 frosting for 2 - 9 inch layer
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 27mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This really does taste like French Silk Pie! I was both surprised and impressed! (And I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by mom2oovc   view full review
THIS IS THE BEST, BEST, BEST FROSTING!!!! There need be NO other chocolate frosting recipes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by Lauren Koblara   view full review
This is really tasty, first time for me making frosting so I think it came out really well. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by LoriAnn   view full review
This is my family's all-time favorite frosting! This was my first time making it....my mom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MURPHI1216   view full review
Recipe was fairly simple to make but it was a bit dry. I would suggest adding a splash more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by MissEisbar   view full review
Excellent! It came out great even though I had to substitute cocoa powder for baking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by Jog Dish   view full review
Great with black magic cake!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by PastryChefNYC   view full review
I've been making FRENCH SILK FROSTING for over 40 YEARS since the recipe came out in 1964 in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by KRISJOY   view full review
This was fabulous! I frosted just the top of an angel food cake for my hubby's birthday. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by BOLOTY   view full review
Just give me a spoon...I'll eat it right out of the bowl! So very good!

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