chocolate frosting-favorite

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 sticks (8 oz) unsalted or salted butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 4 cups sifted powdered sugar (3 1/2 cups unsifted) or about 1 pound
• 1/4 cup milk plus more if needed — can use buttermilk or half & half
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• Pinch or two of salt if using unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Melt both chocolates in microwave or double boiler. Set aside to cool for about 30 minutes.
Beat the butter until creamy. Stir in the cocoa power and a cup of the powdered sugar.
Add the cooled melted chocolate. Scrape sides of bowl and beat well.
Add remaining powdered sugar, then add milk, vanilla and salt, beating and scraping creamy and smooth.

Instructions