How do you make Chocolate frosting with no vanilla extract?

Here's how you can make chocolate frosting without using vanilla extract:

Ingredients:

- 1 (¾-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

- 2 cups confectioners' sugar

- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- ⅓ cup milk

- Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix the chocolate and butter: Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and completely melted. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate to the butter and beat until combined.

2. Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate-butter mixture and mix until well combined.

3. Add milk and mix: Gradually add the milk, starting with a small amount and increasing as needed, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency. Be careful not to add too much milk, as the frosting should not be too runny.

4. Chill: If you want a thicker frosting, place it in the refrigerator to chill for about 15-20 minutes before using.

Tips:

- If you don't have unsweetened cocoa powder, you can use regular cocoa powder, but reduce the amount of confectioners' sugar by about ¼ cup.

- If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.

- If you prefer a sweeter frosting, you can add a few tablespoons of granulated sugar or additional confectioners' sugar.

Enjoy your chocolate frosting!