How to Make Chocolate Frosting

Here is an easy homemade chocolate frosting to complement any cake or dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine (softened)
• 6 cups of baking cocoa
• 1/2 cups powdered sugar (if needed)
• 3 whole eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 4 teaspoon of vanilla for flavor
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Steps

1. Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a bowl until it is fluffy.
2. Add cocoa and sugar with milk and egg yolks
3. Beat until the mixture is spreading consistency
4. Add the vanilla and blend.

Tips

• The icing should be of a consistency that can be easily spread without tearing the cake.
• If the frosting is too thick to spread easily, add a drop or two of additional milk until frosting reaches the desired consistency.

Warnings

• Caution: uncooked eggs can carry salmonella bacteria. Consuming salmonella bacteria can lead to poisoning or death. Consume raw eggs at your own risk! Always cook eggs thoroughly whenever possible!