Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Whisk together the sugar, flour, and cocoa.
  • Whisk the milk into the flour mixture and then transfer to a small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 4 to 6 minutes until it begins to boil. Once boiling, boil for 30 seconds only then remove from heat.
  • Transfer the pudding mixture to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface so it's completely covered. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate at 30-second intervals in the microwave. Stir in between each heating until fully melted, then let cool.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute. (You can also do this in a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer.)
  • Then add 1/3 of the pudding mixture to the butter and mix. Repeat until all the pudding has been added. Add the melted chocolate to the bowl and beat just until combined.
  • Add the vanilla and salt, and mix on medium speed for 6 to 8 minutes. The frosting should be light and fluffy and light brown in color.