Glossy Chocolate Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. boiling water
3 sq. (3 oz.) chocolate
3/4 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Mix sugar and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan; stir in water, chocolate and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Beat in butter and vanilla.
Spread on cake while frosting is hot. Delicious.
Enough for two 8 or 9-inch layers.
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top and sides if desired.