Creamy Chocolate Frosting II Recipe
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Creamy Chocolate Frosting II

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 237 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2006 by MISSIMIN   view full review
I sifted the powdered sugar first since I've previously used unsifted sugar and couldn't get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by kellyd   view full review
I thought this frosting was just OK. It was very easy to make which is a plus but it set very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by MRSKELLS   view full review
Great base recipe. I just made a few changes after reading other reviews. I used 3 squares...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by Susan D-H   view full review
Be careful. I got it to the consistency I wanted which was not too runny but a little fluffy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2005 by MZGRAVEY   view full review
This is a great recipe but it is very rich! My kids loved it! Thanks for sharing it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Scarlett   view full review
This is a fabulous, yummy frosting that works very well on cupcakes. After I allowed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by Cynthia B   view full review
really tasty although I would recommend following the directions on the recipe. I tried to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by LouisvilleHugger   view full review
I like this recipe a lot, it reminds me of the tub frosting you'd by at the grocery. I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by johanna2705   view full review
This recipe is really easy and tastes great and became the perfect option for a chocolate cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by anzfamily   view full review
My family loooved this recipe!! I used it to frost 8 cupcakes and one 8" round cake. It was...

 

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