Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2006

I sifted the powdered sugar first since I've previously used unsifted sugar and couldn't get the lumps out. I needed less than the 1/4 cup of water to get the right consistance for my tube pan cake. The icing has a shiny look and a fabulous taste. This will be my new favorite chocolate frosting! If you're making a layer cake I would double the recipe.

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MISSIMIN

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2005

This is a great recipe but it is very rich! My kids loved it! Thanks for sharing it.

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MZGRAVEY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Schererville, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2005

really tasty although I would recommend following the directions on the recipe. I tried to make it using the microwave to melt everything but it turned out to be more difficult. I added a bit of cocoa powder and cream of tartar to make it taste richer and to let it stiffen up a bit. Overall a really delicious frosting!

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Cynthia B

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2010

This recipe is really easy and tastes great and became the perfect option for a chocolate cake I made with my boyfriend; he likes confectioners´ sugar frosting that turns a bit hard and I, on the other hand, like a creamy and buttery kind of frosting. This has elements of both and works perfectly!

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johanna2705

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2006

I took this recipe up to 9 servings this time because last time I needed a bit more for my tube cake. It is by far the best chocolate frosting I've ever made. I put it on a Mohawk Milk cake (recipe on site) and people went nuts!

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Nancie

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2007

this is an amazing recipe..very rich. if you find it hardening,just stir it and it will once again be easy to work with. i found it was a little thin and that i had to add more sugar, but overall the recipe was easy and delicious

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DIZZYLIZ587

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2007

Very good... easy too!

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jenniferjt

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

My family loooved this recipe!! I used it to frost 8 cupcakes and one 8" round cake. It was so easy to make and soo very good. It's my new favorite icing!

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anzfamily

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2010

Really good recipe! I used butter and Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate chips. It was delicious. Consistency was perfect. From now on, this is THE chocolate frosting I will be using for cakes and cupcakes.

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