Instructions: Place the chocolate in a large metal or glass bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan just to the boiling point. Pour the cream over the chocolate, making sure that all of the chocolate is covered. Cover the bowl and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

Whisk the chocolate until dark and shiny, then cool to room temperature. To thicken, beat cooled icing with a hand mixer for a few minutes. Its best if used after 12 hours.

This recipe yields 2 cups, enough to fill and cover an 8-inch cake, 3 inches high.

Yield: 2 cups

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