Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Frosting

• sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups

  I use Splenda Blend

• cocoa↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• evaporated milk↗1⁄2 cup

  or use half-and-half

• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt, and stir or whisk to mix everything well.

2. 2

   Add the butter and place over medium heat, stirring to melt the butter and mix everything together into a smooth, brown sauce.

3. 3

   Add the milk, stir well, and bring the frosting to a boil, stirring often and adjust the heat to maintain an active but gentle boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

4. 4

   When the frosting begins to thicken, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla and set it aside to cool for about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat the frosting just until it thickens and looks shiny, and then spread it over the cake or the layers you want to ice.