Simple Chocolate Frosting

I used this recipe for my chocolate swirl pound cake as well as cupcake frosting. Real simple, real sweet and real good!!

In a medium microwavable bowl , combine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or regular butter and 1 / 2 ounce unsweetened chocolate , cut up.

Microwave on for 45 to 60 seconds or until the chocolate is softened.

Stir until smooth.

Cool to room temperature.

Stir in 1 / 2 teaspoon vanilla and dash salt.

With electric mixer on low speed , beat in 3 / 4 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.

Beat on high speed until desired consistency.

Spread over top of cake.

unsalted butter, unsweetened chocolate, vanilla, salt, powdered sugar, milk