chocolate cream frosting

Name: Chocolate Cream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 - chocolate, unsweetened squares (3oz.); 1/2 cup(s) whipping cream; 1 - egg , slightly beaten; 3 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar (more if needed); 1 teaspoon(s) almond or vanilla flavoring

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Karla Everett

Greenacres, WA

Updated on Apr 30, 2011

Another one of my Grandma's delicious frostings. This frosting is best used for a white or chocolate layered cake.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

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Ingredients

3 - chocolate, unsweetened squares (3oz.)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 - egg , slightly beaten
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (more if needed)
1 teaspoon almond or vanilla flavoring

How To Make chocolate cream frosting

Step 1

Chop the chocolate squares into small pieces.

Step 2

Melt the chocolate and cream in a medium sauce pan on the stove on medium heat or in a double broiler .
Step 3

Stir constantly until nice and smooth.
Step 4

Add slightly beaten egg and cook until thick and smooth.
Step 5

Remove from stove and pour into a mixing bowl , add the sugar gradually , beating until smooth.
Step 6

Add the flavoring last of all.
Step 7

Frost your favorite cake or cupcakes and enjoy.
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