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French Silk Frosting

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

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Original recipe makes 1 frosting for 2 - 9 inch layer Change Servings

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

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Directions

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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This really does taste like French Silk Pie! I was both surprised and impressed! (And I couldn't stop tasting it, telling myself I had to make sure it was sweet enough, chocolatey enough, the proper consistency, etc., etc...yeah, right) It is light, fluffy, and mildly chocolate - just like French Silk Pie! It spreads like a dream and makes the cake look like you just have to dive right in for a piece. Wanting to make sure I had enough to amply frost a layer cake I scaled the recipe to 18 servings and it was just the right amount. Using pre-melted unsweetened chocolate in the envelopes made this a snap to make quickly. Didn't have milk but I had cream leftover from "Whipped Cream Cake II" and it worked well. Awesome good frosting.

—naples34102

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Jan 21, 2009

This was only okay. It was very sweet and not chocolaty enough for me. I won't be making this one again... sorry!!!

—aimee613

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Aug 26, 2005

THIS IS THE BEST, BEST, BEST FROSTING!!!! There need be NO other chocolate frosting recipes after this one! Also, it is TOO easy to be so smooth and delicious ! Most chocolate frosting recipes are too thick and heavy, but this is very close to the flavor and texture of French Silk Pie! I LOVE THIS FROSTING! It frosted and filled my 8 inch layer cake well and I added just a splash more milk...I might double it for a 9 inch layer cake cause it's SOOOO GOOD!! Truly, outstanding...light and chocolaty!

—mom2oovc

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Oct 01, 2007

This is really tasty, first time for me making frosting so I think it came out really well. I didn't have bakers chocolate so i used baking cocoa and added more milk... didn't hurt the frosting at all. very yummy!

—Lauren Koblara

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Nov 09, 2006

This is my family's all-time favorite frosting! This was my first time making it....my mom always frosts our birthday cakes with this, and my son asked me to make a yellow cake using this frosting. I couldn't find the recipe....I don't have the old Betty Crocker book that my mom has, so I was thrilled to find it here! It turned out great on my Bonnie Butter Cake. I too, had to add about 3 TBS more milk...I made a batch and a half for a 9" layer cake...my boys LOVE frosting :) Thanks for the recipe!

—LoriAnn

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Aug 29, 2002

Recipe was fairly simple to make but it was a bit dry. I would suggest adding a splash more milk. The taste got rave reviews though.

—MURPHI1216

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Sep 07, 2010

I've been making FRENCH SILK FROSTING for over 40 YEARS since the recipe came out in 1964 in Betty Crocker's "FESTIVE FIXINS WITH A FOREIGN FLAIR" and below is the ORIGINAL RECIPE, which will make you flush the one given here down the toilet! It is better than sex! 4 CUPS SIFTED POWDERED SUGAR 1 CUP SOFTENED BUTTER (OR MARGARINE) 1 EGG 3 SQUARES BAKERS UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, MELTED & COOLED (MAY ALSO USE 3 PACKETS OF REDI-BLEND CHOCOLATE) 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT BEAT ALL INGREDIENTS UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY AND SPREAD ON COOLED CAKE. YIELD FROSTING FOR 2- 9 INCH LAYERS. ENJOY!!

—PastryChefNYC

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Jan 24, 2011

Great with black magic cake!

—Jog Dish

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Nutrition

Calories
220 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
28.1 g
9%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
12.8 g
20%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
0.8 g
2%

Sodium
75 mg
3%

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

Nutritional Information

French Silk Frosting

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 220
Calories from Fat: 115

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8g 20 %
Saturated Fat 8g 40 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 75mg 3 %
Potassium 47mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.1g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 0.8g 2 %
Sugars 26.3g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 8 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 1 %

* 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.