Chocolate Frosting
 
Makes approximately 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 12 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate*, chopped
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and let cool for 45 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cooled chocolate mixture and sour cream with a mixer at low speed until combined. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and salt, beating until smooth. Use immediately.
Notes
*For testing purposes, our test kitchen used a Ghirardelli 70% Cacao Baking Bar.
Recipe by Victoria at https://victoriamag.com/triple-layer-chocolate-cake/