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Chocolate Frosting

  • fast FAST
  • make ahead MAKE-AHEAD
  • Vegetarian VEGETARIAN
TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
ABOUT 1 CUP (ENOUGH TO FROST 12 CUPCAKES)
ingredients
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • Pinch of salt
directions
  1. Put the chopped chocolate in a heatproof medium bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the cream with the butter, corn syrup and salt until hot but not boiling. Immediately pour the mixture over the chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let the frosting cool, whisking occasionally, until thick enough for dipping and glazing the cupcakes, about 30 minutes. For a frosting firm enough to spread, let stand for 1 hour.

MAKE AHEAD The chocolate frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Return to room temperature before using.

Recipe by Grace Parisi
From Perfecting the Cupcake
This recipe originally appeared in May, 2008.