Whipped Chocolate Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 (1 ounce) bars hersheys semisweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate pieces and whipping cream.
Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
In a large mixer bowl, beat the powdered sugar, butter and vanilla unil thoroughly blended.
Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating until stiff.
Use immediately or cover and keep refrigerated.