Velvety Chocolate Frosting

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. hot water
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 1/4 c. confectioner's sugar
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine,melted
• 4 sq. (1 oz.) each unsweetened
• chocolate, melted
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Add hot water and sugar to chocolate; mix well. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Slowly add butter, then vanilla and beat until smooth. If too thin to spread immediately, let stand a few minutes to thicken. Makes enough for 13x9 in. rectangle or two 8 in. cake layers.