Creamy Chocolate Frosting II

Rich chocolate frosting that can be whipped up from scratch in fifteen minutes. This is an old family recipe that is a classic. It makes enough to frost a one-layer 9 inch cake.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup water
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.n