Rich Chocolate Frosting

Name: Rich Chocolate Frosting
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 c. half-and-half; 6 tbsp. cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt; 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 c. powdered sugar

By Emily Nabors HallPublished: Feb 25, 2016

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Recipe for vanilla sheet cake with chocolate-cinnamon filling and rich chocolate frosting.

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

Total Time:

15 mins

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Ingredients

1/2 cup half-and-half
6 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Simmer half-and-half, cocoa powder, and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Step 2Remove from heat and stir in bittersweet chocolate until smooth; cool 5 minutes.
3. Step 3Beat butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. Step 4Gradually add chocolate mixture and beat until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.