Fudge Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. heavy cream
6 sq. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and heavy cream.
Place over moderate heat and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter and vanilla, continuing to stir until chocolate and butter melt.
Turn into a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Refrigerate, stirring frequently until thickened and of a good spreading consistency. Use to frost a cake before the frosting sets completely.