3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup butter or margarine
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
BEAT 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in remaining sugar and milk until smooth.

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

Recipe Directions
Put the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes, whisking often. Strain and cool to room temperature.

Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and very fluffy. Add the cooled thickened milk and mix until smooth. Drizzle in the melted chocolate and continue whipping until well blended.

16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
16 ounces (2 cups) heavy cream

Recipe Directions
Place the chopped chocolate into the bowl of a food processor.

Heat the heavy cream in a quart-sized, microwavable container and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high, or until it just begins to simmer; be careful not to allow cream to boil over. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes. Process by pulsing several times until chocolate mixture is smooth. Use as is for glazing. If you wish to make a lighter frosting, allow it to come to room temperature, approximately 2 hours. Once at room temperature, place in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on high for 2 to 3 minutes.