Cooked Chocolate Frosting*

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) milk
• 3 tablespoon(s) flour
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
• 8 ounce(s) of either 62 percent dark chocolate or white chocolate
• 1 cup(s)(2 sticks) butter
• 1 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) cocoa, (for white chocolate frosting, omit cocoa)
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk 1 cup milk, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1⁄8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool

Melt 8 ounces of either 62 percent dark chocolate or white chocolate. Set aside to cool

Beat 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, and 2 tablespoons cocoa (for white chocolate frosting, omit cocoa) together until light and fluffy. Beat in the cooled chocolate and add milk mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (dark chocolate frosting only) until smooth and fluffy. Use immediately.