Killer Chocolate Frosting ala PotWench
From: PotWench
2 pounds of semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (Yes, it's really 2 pounds used)
3/4 to 1 stick of Butter (**NOT** margarine!)
2 Tbls Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Put the chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler. (Or in a small pot set into a larger pot with boiling water.) Add the butter. Melt the chips completely, stirring occasionally. When completely melted, stir in the milk and then the vanilla, mixing well.
Time to work fast... Have the first layer of a cake ready to frost. Pile half of the frosting on top and spread it quickly. Don't bother with the sides, it won't stick. Put on the second layer of the cake, give the frosting a quick stir, then pile the remaining frosting on and spread over the top. Any bits left in the pan are for the cook to eat. (vbeg)
This stuff is rich as hell. Decadent even. A fav around here now. I was desperate for frosting for a chocolate butter cake to take to a friend's house for lunch. That is what I came up with. I took half of the cake to her house. We sat with forks and went at it from each side. *Before* lunch and afterwards. Adults can eat dessert first, ya know! We left her husband a piece that looked like mice had been at it. (eg)
PotWench - Debra