Chocolate Sauce or Frosting

Chocolate Sauce or Frosting

Ingredients:
cream, fluid, heavy whipping
butter, without salt
sugars, granulated
salt, table
cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened

Directions:
In a double boiler or heavy saucepan, melt the butter in the cream, heating until just warm to the touch.
Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved.
Mix in cocoa powder until well blended.
Heat mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until shiny and smooth and hot, but not bubbling.
For sauce, serve hot or warm.
For frosting, refrigerate until thick enough to spread.
May be reheated.