THE BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING

THE BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
Yield: enough to frost a 2 layer cake
10 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
5 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In a saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Stir in cocoa powder. Mixture will resemble a thick paste.
Transfer chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl. With mixer on low speed, add in powdered sugar and milk, alternating the two. Reserve a few tablespoons of milk. If frosting is thick, add in remaining milk. Add vanilla extract.
Turn mixer to medium high speed and beat about 5 minutes, until frosting is smooth and creamy.
Frost cake or cupcakes as desired.
BRON: John Hayes