Easy Homemade Old-Fashioned Chocolate Frosting

Melt the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Using a whisk or an electric mixer on low speed, mix until smooth.

Gradually add the chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture, blending until well combined and smooth.

Let the frosting stand for about 10-15 minutes until it is thick enough to spread. If necessary, you can put it in the refrigerator to speed up the process.

Now, your chocolate frosting is ready to adorn your cake or cupcakes.